Contracting out agreements for relationships late in life
A wise move as financial affairs are more complex You may think that a ‘pre nup’ is most commonly used when a young couple begins a...
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Jun 26
Pre-settlement property inspection
The week before settlement When buying a property, you are usually entitled to one pre-settlement inspection. This inspection is...
Jun 10
Navigating Financial Distress
What should you do if your business is in rough financial waters? If you feel financial strain creeping into your business, it is...
Mar 6
Can your ex-spouse claim your property when you die?
Agreeing on a division of relationship property after you and your spouse separate can be fraught. Usually, emotions are highly charged....
Feb 16
Subdividing Overview
Have you ever considered subdividing your land as a way to fund a different dream - Overseas travel? A new business opportunity? A...
Nov 9, 2023
Alternative methods to sell your property
Auction and tender guide for sellers We are starting to see more upward movement in the property market which is positive news for...
May 17, 2023
Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023
Assisting recovery and improving resilience The severe weather events this year, in particular Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, highlighted...
Apr 27, 2023
HOME BUYERS EVENT - 11 MAY 2023
RSVP TO: Home Buyers Event 2023 (office.com)
Mar 29, 2023
Storm damage to properties
Property Speaking, Autumn 2023 For landlords, tenants and buyers With historic amounts of rain and flooding in many regions, this year...
Nov 2, 2022
Negative equity on your property?
Not necessarily a nightmare Property Speaking, Summer 2022 What is negative equity? A negative equity position is where the value of a...
Aug 19, 2022
When Lotto Winners Fall Out
The cautionary tale that follows is an example of why written agreements need to be in place when families enter into multi-generational...
Jul 11, 2022
Co-owning a property
Property Speaking, Winter 2022, No.40 ____________________________________________________________________________________________...
May 17, 2022
Resource Consents - The Basics
What are they and when do you need one? The Resource Management Act 1991 places restrictions on how your land can be used; this is done...
Apr 11, 2022
Not sure of your boundary?
Remedies if there is an encroachment All property owners, whether commercial or residential, must ensure that any structure on their...
Mar 1, 2022
Family Lending - What you need to know
Trust eSpeaking, Autumn 2022, No.34 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ The...
Feb 8, 2022
Contractors
Commercial eSpeaking, Summer 2022, No.60 A veritable minefield of employment law From a legal perspective, hiring contractors has always...
Nov 24, 2021
Disputes in contracts
Property Speaking Summer 2021 Help is at hand if things go wrong with your build Building your own home or doing renovations can be a way...
Nov 10, 2021
Impacts on property dealings during Covid
Property Speaking Summer 2021 Most of the country is now out of its second lockdown, with Auckland, parts of the Waikato and parts of the...
Jul 16, 2021
Buying off the plans
Fineprint Winter 2021 Newsletter Becoming a more popular option in this tight housing market It’s no secret that the housing market in...
May 13, 2021
LIM reports and property files ... What is the difference?
Fineprint Newsletter If you are considering buying a property, you should carry out due diligence to assess its overall suitability for...
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