Home Owners
What happens when you default on your mortgage?
What is a mortgagee sale? A Mortgagee sale is a transaction that...
New Restrictions on Overseas Ownership
From on or before 22 October 2018, overseas persons will generally...
Drawing a line around the limits of wholesale investor protection
In a recent notable ruling, the High Court of New Zealand struck out...
Overseas Persons Restricted From Buying Residential Land in NZ
One Year On: Overseas Persons Restricted From Buying Residential Land...
Proceed with caution - Don't let your emails bind you
With the global Covid-19 pandemic accelerating remote working and...
When will I get my keys on settlement day?
Few things in life are more exciting than being handed the keys to...
Rights of way. What can you do on them?
It is common for subdivisions to give access to rear sections by a...
The Importance of Checking Property Titles When Buying Property
A property title records what type of property it is (i.e. freehold,...
Buyer Beware - Purchasing a Mortgagee Sale
Generally, a property being sold by way of mortgagee sale will be...
Government unveils next steps to simplify building consents process
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Building and...
Legal Duty for Pool Inspections - What this means
A recent High Court decision has found that Local Authorities owe a...
What to consider with shared ownership of land
When a property is owned by two or more people, there are two methods...
Contracts 101 for first time property buyers or sellers
Is your property agreement binding? For an Agreement for the Sale...
Getting a Building Report Inspection?
Are you buying a house? Make sure you make it conditional on a...
So you've decided to build a new home?
With the decision made to go with a new build, you will now be asked...
To Guarantee or not to Guarantee
Whether you are personally guaranteeing a loan for your business, or...
Using land covenants for your benefit
How do developers of upmarket subdivisions ensure that new houses fit...
Buyer Beware: What you need to know before buying at auction
Strong demand in the current market has seen the number of properties...
