Property
First Home Purchase Funding - What you need to know
The government announced that effective from 1 October 2019, some...
New Building Act powers with damaged buildings
As a result of the damage caused by the Kaikoura and Wellington...
Buyer Beware: What you need to know before buying at auction
Strong demand in the current market has seen the number of properties...
Changing Time - Proposed Amendments to Division of Relationship Property
As society changes, so too should the laws that govern our society...
Preparation Preparation Preparation
Most people recognise that they need to see their lawyer to plan for...
Council Duty To Minimise Hazards On Land
A recent High Court case has re-visited the potential liability of...
What to consider with shared ownership of land
When a property is owned by two or more people, there are two methods...
Purchasing Property - Do I Need a Meth Test?
The contamination of houses by the manufacture or smoking of...
Farmers - are you keeping an eye on water quality issues?
By now most New Zealanders are aware that we have an ongoing issue...
Commercial Tenants - Do you Understand the Standard Terms of Your Lease?
Most commercial leases in New Zealand are agreed on the standard...
One Year On: Overseas Persons Restricted From Buying Residential Land In New Zealand
Changes introduced in October 2018 restricted overseas persons from...
The Importance of Checking Property Titles When Buying Property
A property title records what type of property it is (i.e. freehold,...
Using land covenants for your benefit
How do developers of upmarket subdivisions ensure that new houses fit...
When will I get my keys on settlement day?
Few things in life are more exciting than being handed the keys to...
New Restrictions on Overseas Ownership
From on or before 22 October 2018, overseas persons will generally...
