New Zealand’s Payroll Changes: A Positive Opportunity for Business Improvement
Upcoming changes to minimum wage rates and kiwisaver prompt an opportunity to review your business processes. These changes will take effect from 1 April 2026. We have prepared a summary of the main changes that may require your attention. These updates affect employee pay and employer contributions. It is important that payroll systems are updated […]
Why More Real Estate Agencies Are Outsourcing
In today’s fast-moving real estate market, accuracy, speed, and reliable administration are essential. That’s why many agencies across New Zealand are turning to Bentleys Chartered Accountants Limited to outsource their sales contract processing and commission administration. Bentleys has built a specialist team of qualified accountants who collectively process 500 – 1,000 sales and purchase agreements each month. […]
The Hidden Millions Inside New Zealand Real Estate Sales Businesses
In our work with business owners across New Zealand, one of the most significant – and consistently overlooked – value opportunities we see lies within the real estate sales sector. Put simply, many real estate sales businesses are sitting on millions, if not hundreds of millions, in unrealised enterprise value. Yet most owners have no […]
The Smartest Way Business Owners Are Turning Time Into Wealth
In today’s fast‑moving business environment, time has become one of the most valuable assets an owner can control. Yet many business owners still find themselves buried in administrative tasks, compliance work, and operational responsibilities that consume hours every week—time that could be redirected toward growing revenue, winning new customers, and executing the strategies that truly […]
The Past Year Has Tested Every Real Estate Business – But Opportunity Is Ahead
The past year has challenged the resilience of every real estate business, and we’ve seen firsthand just how demanding the market has been. At Bentleys, we work with Real Estate business owners and professionals every day and understand the pressures you’ve faced. The good news? Signs of recovery are here. The economy is stabilizing, and […]
Congratulations! You have survived one of the toughest trading periods for Motor Vehicle dealers ever known.
The past year has tested the resilience of every dealership, and we’ve seen firsthand just how challenging the market has been. At Bentleys, we work closely with Motor Vehicle dealers every day and understand the pressures you’ve faced. The good news? Signs of recovery are here.The economy is stabilizing, and next year is shaping up […]
New Zealand Opens Door to Luxury Property Investment for Golden Visa Holders
Roger Thompson, Director at Bentleys Chartered Accountants, today welcomed the New Zealand Government’s announcement relaxing the foreign ownership ban on residential property for holders of the country’s Active Investor Plus Visa—commonly referred to as the “golden visa.” Under the new policy, eligible visa holders may now purchase or build one home in New Zealand valued […]
Employee Misappropriates $869,000 in Rental Bonds
Could this happen in your business?A recent ruling by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) in New Zealand has highlighted a devastating case of internal fraud. A former employee of a property management firm siphoned off $869,000 in rental bond money, exploiting gaps in the company’s internal controls. The financial loss was staggering, but the reputational […]
Don’t Bury Your Head in the Sand Inland Revenue Is Stepping Up Enforcement
To our valued clients,Recent events have made it abundantly clear: Inland Revenue (IRD) is serious about tax compliance, and the consequences of ignoring your obligations are more severe than ever. A Christchurch builder was recently sentenced to seven months of home detention and ordered to pay $20,000 in reparations after evading more than $260,000 in […]
Have You Considered Making Your Business More Efficient?
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, efficiency isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. At Bentleys Chartered Accountants Limited, we understand the challenges New Zealand businesses face, especially when it comes to staffing, training, and managing costs. One powerful solution is outsourcing. The Variable Cost Model: Flexibility That Works for You Traditional staffing models come […]