Bayleys is the largest full-service real estate agency in New Zealand and has also been actively assisting business owners to sell their businesses through its team of specialist brokers. In January 2024, Bayleys made the strategic acquisition of bespoke brokerage and advisory firm Rede, which had a track record of

You may have sat on the beach this summer and imagined a time when the working week is all beach and no work. To make that happen and to sell your business for the highest possible gain, start now. It takes a change of mindset, a dual focus on day-to-day

Buying an existing business is like running a marathon which has already been half-run for you by another athlete! Starting a business can be a difficult and risky endeavour. However buying an established business can provide the new owner with a much more secure and viable option. The key reasons

While there is a constant stream of businesses coming up for sale, the tricky bit is knowing how to assess the best business opportunity. As long as you ask the right questions, it should be fairly straightforward. Here’s the good news. I’ve compiled some of those ‘right’ questions for you.

Invariably, the first question I get asked by the potential buyer of a business is, “Why are the owners selling?” That question is driven by a natural concern that there might be something wrong with the business, “If it’s such a good business, why do they want to sell?” I