Our Story

For many, Harcourts is a name filled with history and yet for others it is a name synonymous with the future. This is the story of a great New Zealand company – where it came from and where it is headed. This is the story of Harcourts.

From way back in 1888 when JB Harcourt first realised there was a gap in the real estate market serving a fast growing population, to the success Harcourts enjoys today, it has been an extraordinary journey. A journey characterised by innovation, commitment, foresight and ingenuity. A journey that results in one of New Zealand’s many success stories. And so our story begins …