Scarborough Group

What Scarborough Group does

Scarborough Group Limited is a privately held, Auckland-based commercial property advisory and management firm operating across New Zealand with a four-person team comprising two Directors (Ulrik Olsen and Hayden Bryant), a Development Manager (James McQuaid), and an Asset Manager (Laura Witherford). The company delivers an integrated set of five service lines: Acquisition and Disposal of Property, Asset and Facilities Management, Development and Project Management, Strategic Modelling and Growth Management, and Reporting and Communication, alongside commission-based leasing across retail, office, and industrial sectors. Revenue is generated through managed services fees, professional services fees, and transaction commissions on leasing deals, with no software product, API, or app in the offering.

The firm is relationship-driven and targets property investors, landlords, and commercial tenants throughout New Zealand, with a documented specialization in fuel retail real estate (evidenced by Director Olsen's Gull background, a 10-year Waitomo Fuel lease at Timaru, and a 15-year fuel station lease at Taupo) and logistics/industrial property (anchored by Asset Manager Laura Witherford's MRICS credentials and prior Blackstone/Mileway experience covering 137,000 sqm across 26 estates). Recent case studies demonstrate value-add capabilities: a projected 250% property value increase at 201 Spa Road, Taupo, full occupancy restoration at 180-182 Broadway, Newmarket, and a fuel-station development at 278 Hilton Highway, SH1, Timaru.

The business operates as a direct-to-client services firm with no proprietary technology platform, no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, no parent entity, and no subsidiaries. Distribution is conducted through the company website, published case studies, a monthly vacancy schedule EDM, and direct phone and email contact with the two Directors. Competitive positioning rests on the experience and cross-Tasman credentials of the senior team rather than on automated systems, software, or data assets.

Name

Scarborough Group

Legal name

Scarborough Group Limited

Website

https://scarboroughgroup.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scarborough Group Limited is an Auckland-based, privately held commercial property advisory and management firm serving property investors, landlords, and tenants across New Zealand. A four-person senior team delivers acquisition, asset management, development, leasing, and strategic modelling services, with a niche in fuel retail and industrial real estate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Property Management (BPAJAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Property Management Advisory & Leasing Administration (FSAEAJAN)

Keywords

• Commercial property advisory
• Asset management services
• Property leasing services
• Investment sales brokerage
• Commercial real estate management

Headquarters

HQ city

Parnell

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Asset and Facilities Management: Ongoing management fees for commercial properties including lease negotiations, reviews, renewals and facilities management services
2. Acquisition and Disposal Services: Advisory and facilitation fees for property transactions including due diligence, negotiations, and planning requirements
3. Development and Project Management: Fees for development management services including feasibility studies, greenfield developments, and brownfield renovations
4. Leasing Services: Commission-based leasing services for landlords and tenants across retail, office and industrial sectors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scarborough Group is a full-suite commercial property advisory and management company providing services for investment sales, leasing, valuation, project and asset management throughout New Zealand. The firm delivers five core services: Acquisition and Disposal of Property, Asset and Facilities Management, Development and Project Management, Strategic Modelling and Growth Management, and Reporting and Communication. Services are led by two Directors and supported by a Development Manager and Asset Manager, serving landlords, property investors, tenants, and developers across retail, office, and industrial sectors.

Product overview

Scarborough Group is a full-suite commercial property advisory and management company offering a unified set of services rather than a software product. The five core service offerings—Acquisition and Disposal of Property, Asset and Facilities Management, Development and Project Management, Strategic Modelling and Growth Management, and Reporting and Communication—work together as an integrated property management solution. These services are delivered by a team of directors and managers with expertise spanning the New Zealand and Australian commercial property markets, drawing on 55+ years of accumulated experience. The company specializes in investment sales, leasing, valuation, project management, and asset management across retail, office, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acquisition and Disposal of Property Facilitates property acquisition from identification through to settlement, including expertise in negotiations, due diligence, and planning requirements. Also provides advice on property disposal including preparation, agency selection, marketing, and sales process optimisation. Targeted at property investors and owners across New Zealand.
• Asset and Facilities Management Proactive management of property portfolios to add value through lease negotiations, reviews, renewals, and 'make good' problem resolution. Includes connections to provide facilities management and maintenance services. Targeted at landlords and property investors.
• Development and Project Management Finding opportunities to add value to properties and portfolios through design and feasibility studies. Provides development and project management for 'Green Field' developments and 'Brown Field' renovations and extensions. Targeted at property developers and owners.
• Strategic Modelling and Growth Management Advice on future growth and portfolio maintenance through modelling that identifies areas required to achieve goals, enabling financial savings and time efficiency for clients to focus on core business. Targeted at property investors and owners.
• Reporting and Communication Flexible reporting structure designed to suit client needs, ranging from on-ground management to accounts team, management, and board level communication. Targeted at property investors and owners.
• Leasing Services Commission-based leasing services for landlords and tenants across retail, office and industrial sectors. Facilitates tenant placement and matching, with examples including Waitomo Fuel at 278 Hilton Highway, Timaru on a 10-year lease.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250% property value increase projected within five years (201 Spa Road, Taupo case study)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Waitomo FuelcoreOthersWaitomo Fuel is a long-term tenant secured on a 10-year lease at 278 Hilton Highway, Timaru. Scarborough Group facilitated this tenant placement as part of their comprehensive development strategy for the property, which included resource consent, land subdivision, and development of a service station.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CBRE New Zealand: Global commercial real estate services firm with a New Zealand presence offering investment sales, leasing, valuation, and asset management. Direct competitor across Scarborough's full service suite; Hayden Bryant previously served as CBRE's MD in Melbourne.
• Knight Frank New Zealand: International real estate consultancy with NZ operations providing commercial agency, leasing, valuation, and asset management. Competes for the same institutional and private investor mandates Scarborough targets.
• Bayleys Real Estate: New Zealand-headquartered full-service real estate firm offering commercial sales, leasing, and property management nationwide. Directly comparable in NZ market focus, service breadth, and mid-cap commercial client base.
• Savills New Zealand: International real estate advisory with NZ operations providing commercial agency, valuation, and asset management services. Comparable in service mix and target client profile to Scarborough's mid-cap commercial property book.
• NAI Harcourts New Zealand: NZ-focused commercial and residential real estate network offering sales, leasing, and property management across the country. Comparable in market positioning and service offering to Scarborough's nationwide NZ commercial focus.
• Colliers International New Zealand: Full-service commercial real estate advisory, brokerage, and property management firm operating across New Zealand. Directly competes with Scarborough for leasing, investment sales, and asset management mandates across office, retail, and industrial sectors.

Regional players

• Property Brokers: New Zealand-headquartered real estate firm with a growing commercial division covering sales, leasing, and management. Operates primarily in provincial and regional NZ markets that overlap with parts of Scarborough's portfolio reach.

Broad incumbents

• Cushman & Wakefield New Zealand: Global commercial real estate services firm offering investment sales, leasing, and asset management in New Zealand. Larger and broader portfolio than Scarborough, but competes for the same enterprise clients across office, retail, and industrial sectors.
• JLL New Zealand: Global real estate services firm with NZ operations spanning capital markets, leasing, property and asset management, and valuation. Overlaps with Scarborough's core services but at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Augusta Funds Management: NZ-based commercial property fund manager where Director Hayden Bryant previously managed a NZ$1.6B portfolio. Not a direct competitor but a relevant adjacent relationship — both a potential institutional client and a source of comparable NZ commercial property investment activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scarboroughgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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