Property

Contracts 101 for first time property buyers or sellers

Is your property agreement binding? For an Agreement for the Sale...

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New Retentions Regime

The Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 2023 came...

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Greenhouse Gas Contributors Face Trial

On 7th February the Supreme Court released its decision on the highly...

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Preparation Preparation Preparation

Most people recognise that they need to see their lawyer to plan for...

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10 Checks for New Tenants

Seek Advice To make sure that you are properly protected you need to...

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Getting the house in order

DON’T FORGET THE NUTS & BOLTS OF ESTATE PLANNING September...

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Going gangbusters on granny flats

In a discussion document released on Monday the Government proposes...

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Getting a Building Report Inspection?

Are you buying a house?  Make sure you make it conditional on a...

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Buyer Beware: What you need to know before buying at auction

Strong demand in the current market has seen the number of properties...

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Tips for first home buyers

The prospect of buying your first home can be daunting.  The...

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Are you ready to settle?

Your agreement went unconditional, all transfer documents have been...

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Rights of way. What can you do on them?

It is common for subdivisions to give access to rear sections by a...

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Freshwater Reforms

The Government has announced its proposals for national direction on...

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Proceed with caution - Don't let your emails bind you

With the global Covid-19 pandemic accelerating remote working and...

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The Importance of Checking Property Titles When Buying Property

A property title records what type of property it is (i.e. freehold,...

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Legal Duty for Pool Inspections - What this means

A recent High Court decision has found that Local Authorities owe a...

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What to consider with shared ownership of land

When a property is owned by two or more people, there are two methods...

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Mortgagee Sale What Happens when a borrower is in default

What is a mortgagee sale? A Mortgagee sale is a transaction that...

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When will I get my keys on settlement day?

Few things in life are more exciting than being handed the keys to...

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Commercial Tenants - Do you Understand the Standard Terms of Your Lease?

Most commercial leases in New Zealand are agreed on the standard...

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Changing Time - Proposed Amendments to Division of Relationship Property

As society changes, so too should the laws that govern our society...

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Development Finance. Is that sale bankable?

When it comes to securing development finance, lenders will look...

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What to Consider Before Undertaking a Subdivision

Are you thinking about undertaking a subdivision?  Whether it be...

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Using land covenants for your benefit

How do developers of upmarket subdivisions ensure that new houses fit...

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New Restrictions on Overseas Ownership

From on or before 22 October 2018, overseas persons will generally...

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Housing supply bill makes haste

The Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters)...

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To Guarantee or not to Guarantee

Whether you are personally guaranteeing a loan for your business, or...

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Purchasing a Mortgagee Sale

Generally, a property being sold by way of mortgagee sale will be...

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Overseas Persons Restricted From Buying Residential Land in NZ

One Year On: Overseas Persons Restricted From Buying Residential Land...

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