How popular isJames Group?
In September 2026, people searched for James Group by name about 260 times in New Zealand, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4% of all New Zealand commercial real estate agency searches, placing James Group sixth out of nine agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about commercial real estate agencies, James Group appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the nine.
James Group is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
ColliersShare of searches 35.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CBREShare of searches 28.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
JLLShare of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SavillsShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
James GroupShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top commercial real estate agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, James Group was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. James Group is the fifth most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
CBRE1st
Bayleys2nd
Colliers3rd
JLL4th
James Group5th
Cushman & Wakefield6th
NAI Harcourts7th
Savills8th
Knight Frank–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CBRE5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Colliers4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JLL4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bayleys4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
James Group2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NAI Harcourts2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cushman & Wakefield2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Savills1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Knight Frank0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which commercial real estate agency should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best commercial real estate agencies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best commercial real estate agency in New Zealand for office leasing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“commercial property agency”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best commercial real estate agent”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which commercial real estate agencies compete with James Group?
Share of searches by month for Colliers, CBRE, JLL, Savills, Bayleys, James Group, NAI Harcourts, Knight Frank. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Colliers | CBRE | JLL | Savills | Bayleys | James Group | NAI Harcourts | Knight Frank | Cushman & Wakefield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.2% | 23% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.4% | 26.3% | 9.4% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.2% | 23.3% | 9.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.4% | 29% | 9.2% | 6.3% | 4% | 5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.7% | 27% | 8.5% | 6% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.2% | 28.2% | 11.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.8% | 24.6% | 11.5% | 9.6% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 34.8% | 28.5% | 8.8% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 6% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.5% | 27.1% | 7.4% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.5% | 27.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.8% | 28.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% | 4% | 5% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.4% | 28.4% | 10.9% | 9.2% | 4% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35.4% | 2.3K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.4% | 1.9K | +1.1% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.9% | 710 | +18.3% | +1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.2% | 600 | +1.7% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 4% | 260 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 4% | 260 | -18.8% | -1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.7% | 240 | -4% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.8% | 180 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.7% | 110 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Colliers35.4%
Held 1st. 2.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.
CBRE28.4%
Held 2nd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
JLL10.9%
Held 3rd. 710 estimated branded searches, +18.3% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
4.
Savills9.2%
Held 4th. 600 estimated branded searches, +1.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Bayleys4%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
3.7%
Held 7th. 240 estimated branded searches, -4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.8%
Held 8th. 180 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.7%
Held 9th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for James Group changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for James Group in New Zealand fell from 390 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, James Group’s share of searches among commercial real estate agencies in New Zealand decreased from 5.9% to 4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, James Group’s share of searches among commercial real estate agencies in New Zealand peaked at 6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 3.9% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, James Group fell from 4th to 6th among commercial real estate agencies in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand commercial real estate agencies in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, JLL gained share of searches among commercial real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 9.3% to 10.9%.

In September 2026, James Group lost share of searches among commercial real estate agencies in New Zealand, from 5% to 4%.

In September 2026, Bayleys rose from 6th to 5th among commercial real estate agencies in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Savills in New Zealand rose 53.8% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 600 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for CBRE in New Zealand rose 20.9% over 12 measured months, from 1.5K to 1.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Knight Frank in New Zealand rose 12.5% over 12 measured months, from 160 to 180 in September 2026.
How are James Group’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using James Group’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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