Property
Understand the critical differences between an agreement to lease and a deed of lease in New Zealand commercial property, including assignment rights, bank financing requirements, and the importance of formalising day-to-day management obligations.
Learn about the legal implications of caveats in New Zealand property law, including how they protect interests, the strict requirements for a “caveatable interest,” and the potential risks of compensation claims for improper registration.
Discover alternative property ownership structures in New Zealand to combat high house prices, including parental lending, co-ownership with property sharing agreements, and iwi-based shared equity schemes.
The RMA is on its way out, set to be replaced by an entirely new resource management system that the government has described as a ‘once-in-a-generation’ reform. The new system will reshape development and environmental decision-making for the foreseeable future.
Proposed reform to the Overseas Investment Act; Granny flat legislation just passed; No further restrictions on sunset clauses in agreements; Changes to the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings. Find out more in our latest Property Briefs.
The general rule of thumb when you buy a property is that the more information you can find out about the property, the better. We take a closer look.
Two of the most important considerations for parties to a commercial lease are, ‘What is the annual rent?’ and ‘How and when can the rental amount be reviewed?’ We look at the three main methods of rent review.
In our latest Property Briefs we explore: Healthy home standards compliance from 1 July 2025; Sunset clauses – the new bill introduced into Parliament; and Real estate agent commission – claim or not to claim?
Are you buying or selling land (with or without a home on the section)? If so, it’s important to have an accurate understanding about your tax obligations and whether GST will be applicable to your transaction.
If you are buying a property and intending to live in it, one of the first things that you should ensure is that the property is being sold with vacant possession. We explore what this means.