The key things to consider when buying a business in New Zealand – The Prosperity Project
“What you’re buying is not a client base. What you’re buying is a first meeting with those clients.…
A closer look at election promises on tax, rates, healthcare and cost of living – The Prosperity Project
While National has made “no new taxes” a key election pledge, Bradford points out that doesn’t necessarily mean…
The due diligence checks that house buyers can’t afford to skip – The Prosperity Project
Insurance in particular has moved from being a box to tick before settlement to something buyers need to…
Retirement village costs NZ: What you buy and what you get back – The Prosperity Project
That distinction has significant financial consequences. Residents generally pay a weekly or monthly fee towards rates, insurance, maintenance,…
First-home buyers warned of costs when buying with less than 20% deposit – The Prosperity Project
But Loan Market mortgage adviser Michelle Isemonger told Nadine Higgins on The Prosperity Project podcast it can come…
‘Doesn’t feel right’ – Bernard Hickey on raising interest rates – The Prosperity Project
The Reserve Bank’s hike is the first of what economists expect will be a series of increases as…
New Zealand is helping to rewrite the rules of global trade – Fran O’Sullivan
New Zealand is a member of the founding group alongside Singapore, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. Other…
From poverty to prosperity: Why people move toward billionaire-rich nations – Patrick Phelps
Where laws protect property, courts enforce contracts and financial institutions like banks and stock exchanges are stable and…
Prolific property investor Andrew Nicol still has faith in the housing market – The Prosperity Project
Nicol, who owns dozens of properties and advises clients on investing in property, says the perception that landlords…
Forgotten UK pensions: Thousands of Kiwis could be missing big money – The Prosperity Project
Unlike KiwiSaver, where people take the same account with them when they switch jobs or KiwiSaver providers, UK…
How to negotiate a pay rise without underselling yourself during the cost-of-living crisis – The Prosperity Project
Sheer says too many employees become so focused on not appearing greedy or difficult that they weaken their…
Winston Peters on New Zealand’s response to the ‘Asian century’, declares foreign affairs funding an ‘absolute necessity’
“It’s fair to say New Zealand and its people have suffered more disruption and uncertainty originating from forces…