Property
Proceed with caution - Don't let your emails bind you
With the global Covid-19 pandemic accelerating remote working and...
Effects of Indemnity and Limitation of Liability Clauses in Contracts
When entering a contract, it is important that you understand what...
Housing supply bill makes haste
The Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters)...
Development Finance. Is that sale bankable?
When it comes to securing development finance, lenders will look...
Mortgagee Sale What Happens when a borrower is in default
What is a mortgagee sale? A Mortgagee sale is a transaction that...
Legal Duty for Pool Inspections - What this means
A recent High Court decision has found that Local Authorities owe a...
Going gangbusters on granny flats
In a discussion document released on Monday the Government proposes...
What to consider with shared ownership of land
When a property is owned by two or more people, there are two methods...
Preparation Preparation Preparation
Most people recognise that they need to see their lawyer to plan for...
New Restrictions on Overseas Ownership
From on or before 22 October 2018, overseas persons will generally...
Getting a Building Report Inspection?
Are you buying a house? Make sure you make it conditional on a...
Buyer Beware: What you need to know before buying at auction
Strong demand in the current market has seen the number of properties...
When will I get my keys on settlement day?
Few things in life are more exciting than being handed the keys to...
Commercial Tenants - Do you Understand the Standard Terms of Your Lease?
Most commercial leases in New Zealand are agreed on the standard...
Changing Time - Proposed Amendments to Division of Relationship Property
As society changes, so too should the laws that govern our society...
To Guarantee or not to Guarantee
Whether you are personally guaranteeing a loan for your business, or...
Rights of way. What can you do on them?
It is common for subdivisions to give access to rear sections by a...
What to Consider Before Undertaking a Subdivision
Are you thinking about undertaking a subdivision? Whether it be...
The Importance of Checking Property Titles When Buying Property
A property title records what type of property it is (i.e. freehold,...
Contracts 101 for first time property buyers or sellers
Is your property agreement binding? For an Agreement for the Sale...
Using land covenants for your benefit
How do developers of upmarket subdivisions ensure that new houses fit...
Greenhouse Gas Contributors Face Trial
On 7th February the Supreme Court released its decision on the highly...
Overseas Persons Restricted From Buying Residential Land in NZ
One Year On: Overseas Persons Restricted From Buying Residential Land...
