P-lab testing
Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘P’ or ‘meth’) contamination is an increasing problem in New Zealand properties. The by-products of P-use and manufacture are extremely dangerous.
Cross leases
Cross leasing was a very popular form of subdivision in the 1960s as a means to avoid strict planning rules.
Business sales and earnouts: Five cautionary tips for sellers
So you’ve been negotiating the sale of your business and while you’re confident that it’s going to continue to grow as you’re projecting, the buyer just isn’t sure and you’re...
Supreme Court limits access to insured defence costs
Directors of two collapsed finance companies, Bridgecorp and Feltex, have looked to their directors’ and officers’ insurance policy for their defence costs in responding to claims by investors and receivers,...
Social media in employment
Social media is the new business lunch, promotional pamphlet, business card, word of mouth – the new ‘normal’.
Kid Gloves Needed
GST is always something that you can’t trifle with, particularly when you’re completing the sale or purchase of a property.
Retirement Village Living
When the family home no longer suits your needs and the time is right to consider your future requirements, many New Zealanders choose to move to a retirement village.
Change on the way for taxation of property investment
Residential property has long been a favourite investment for Kiwis looking to take advantage of no capital gains tax and a rising market.
Gift Duty Abolition
The government has announced it will abolish gift duty from 1 October 2011 citing the cost of gift duty compliance (estimated to be $70 million pa) significantly outweighs government revenue...
Personal Property Securities Register
Recently in this newsletter, we have looked at the implications of the Personal Properties Securities Act 1999.