Leasing the Farm
Leasing a farm, an orchard or cropping land is becoming more common and has attractions for both the land owner and the tenant farmer.
Sharemilking Arrangements: 2011/2012 season
Many dairy farmers are at this time of the year planning their sharemilking and employment arrangements for the upcoming 2011/2012 season.
Limitation Act 2010
Limitation laws prevent certain legal claims being brought against a person or company after a defined period of time.
Encumbrances: What does the future hold?
The Law Commission has recently made recommendations for a proposed new Land Transfer Act to replace the current Land Transfer Act 1952.
Abolition of gift duty: Implication of family trusts
The announcement in October that the government intends to abolish gift duty will affect all people with current gifting programmes in place after the transfer of ownership of property into...
Trustee Nearly Bankrupted by the Construction Contracts Act
Taking on a trusteeship of a family trust has significant responsibilities and can have severe implications, something that many people do not realise when they agree to be appointed to...
Running a Family Trust
The Sunday Star Times recently published an article about Do-It-Yourself family trusts and how failure to manage them correctly can put the integrity of a trust at risk.
Transferring Assets during a Relationship
The transfer of assets during a relationship does not guarantee their protection if your relationship then breaks down and your spouse or partner makes a claim.
Landlocked Land
You own a secluded property amongst lush greenery in a hillside suburb. The only access is via a steep pedestrian path.
Tenants in Common versus Joint Tenancy
When buying property it is important to consider the type of ownership that is appropriate for your particular circumstances.