Kāinga Ora First Home Partner scheme
In the Winter 2022 edition we discussed what to consider when co-owning a property with friends or family. Another co-ownership option to consider is the Kāinga Ora First Home Partner scheme.
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Property briefs
In today’s property brief: Update on legislation; Changes to LIM information; Replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991.
Subdivision consents
In the Autumn 2022 edition of Property Speaking we discussed different types of resource consents. Since then, the government has released a new National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL), which you can read here.
Storm damage to properties
With historic amounts of rain and flooding in many regions, this year has so far been challenging for many communities in the North Island. It is anticipated that these extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent in the future.
Property briefs
Victims of domestic violence can terminate tenancies; Body corporate rules beefed up; Buying a property with unconsented works
Vendor obligations after signing an agreement for sale and purchase
A case heard in the Supreme Court earlier this year presents a cautionary tale for property sellers.
Negative equity on your property?
Not necessarily a nightmare
Property briefs
In this edition’s property brief we look at: Updates to the ADLS Agreement – important for buyers and sellers; Building in the Covid landscape; Harsh CCCFA provisions relaxed.
Not sure of your boundary?
All property owners, whether commercial or residential, must ensure that any structure on their property is located within its legal boundaries.
Resource consents
The Resource Management Act 1991 places restrictions on how your land can be used; this is done by the issuing of consents. If you are a property owner, or you lease premises to operate your business, we explain the various types of consent that you may come across from time to time.