Property briefs
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?
Property
GST and land transactions
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.
Vacant possession
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.
New deed of lease documentation
The Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ), formerly the Auckland District Law Society, released an updated version of the standard form deed of lease document, its 7th edition, in November 2024. We take a closer look.
Issues affecting finance and settlement
We explore a range of issues that can get in the way of finance and settlement, when you’re making a property purchase.
Updates to the residential tenancies legislation
We explore a range of updates to residential tenancies legislation, including those related to pets and tenancy terminations.
Property briefs
Repaying your mortgage early; changing the interest rate on your mortgage; switching to a different lender.
Assignment of commercial leases
A common question that comes up with commercial premises is what happens to the lease when a tenant sells their business.
Neighbourhood subdivisions
As urban land becomes more expensive, landowners and developers are constantly looking for ways to get the most value out of their land.
Property briefs
Finance condition in the agreement; LIM condition; Building report condition