Selling your property? Avoid payment of commission to more than one agent
It’s surprising that when selling property, the seller often pays little attention to the terms of the real estate agent’s listing agreement – particularly when there may a substantial sum...
Contact us early on in the subdivision process, not right at the end
As you will know lawyers and legal executives are involved in many stages of the subdivision process as it grows from an idea in a developer’s mind through to the...
IRD numbers required for trusts to buy and sell residential property from 1 October 2015
This could cause a problem for any trust if the sale or purchase is due to settle after that date.
Should you change your trustees? Always good to review
If you set up your trust some years ago, it may be time to consider whether the trustees you appointed are still right for the role.
The Health and Safety Reform Bill: Select Committee reports back
On 24 July, the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee reported back to Parliament on the Health and Safety Reform Bill.
Section 21 Agreements and Trusts
Marriage, in the eyes of the law, is a largely – although not entirely – outdated institution; it’s now ‘relationships’ that are important.
Red-zoned earthquake claimants entitled to more
Canterbury’s red-zoned homeowners have recently received a boost following a Supreme Court decision¹. In Southern Response Earthquake Services Limited v Avonside Holdings Limited, Avonside’s property was damaged beyond economic repair...
Doing Up Your House?
If you’re looking at renovating your house, you should be aware that a building consent may be needed for more work than you think.
Student Flats
The start of semester two in student centres, like Dunedin, signals the beginning of the search for the perfect flat for the coming year.
Buying Property? Look a little deeper...
Before you buy a property, it’s prudent to check for any geotechnical issues. Often any known geotechnical matters or hazards are highlighted in the Land Information Memorandum (LIM) from your...