Property Briefs
Warmer homes for Kiwis, Meth Contamination and Foreign Investment in Residential Property...
The great lawyers’ fee debate
Lawyers’ fees are often a difficult subject to discuss. They shouldn’t be.
Guiding your kids into flatting
Flat leases are really ‘residential tenancy agreements’. Agreements should be in writing, however, an unwritten agreement can sometimes be enforced. >
Purchasing from a developer
There are risks associated with this popular type of purchase which many people are not aware of.
Pre-purchase inspections
The final step before you settle your property purchase is to undertake a ‘pre-purchase inspection’.
Keeping NZ safe from money launderers
From 1 July, all law firms will be subject to the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.
Bright-line test period extended
To help keep a lid on the property market, the Minister of Revenue recently announced an extension to the bright-line test period from two to five years.
Is your rental safe and healthy?
New laws came into effect on 1 July 2016 that require landlords to make their properties safe and healthy for tenants. Does your rental property meet the new standard?
Speak with us before you sign the agreement
Buying a house is known to be one of the most stressful times in your life, and competing with other would-be purchasers in a heated property market doesn’t help the stress levels...
Being an Airbnb host
Before becoming the host-with-the-most phenomenal reviews, it is important that you understand the IRD’s requirements and your obligations to your lender, insurer and local authority...
Property Briefs
Tenants selling their business // Ticking the boxes on Sale and Purchase Agreements // Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common...
Agreement to lease
An agreement to lease is an agreement between a landlord and tenant of commercial property. It gives the parties an opportunity to record their leasing arrangements before they are formalised in a deed of lease. Here's how to see if you are you making the most of it. >
Tenants not paying up?
Renting out residential property is a great way to make some extra money, pay your mortgage off faster and build an investment nest egg. It can cause real frustration, however, when your tenant fails to pay rent on time. What are your rights when your tenants don’t pay up? >
Property briefs
Buying a house – are you covered? Hidden titles for safety under Domestic Violence Act; and Cross lease issues: ‘warts and all’ clauses... >
Property briefs
Your KiwiSaver funds – more flexible than you might think; More on multi offers; and Grants available to insulate rental properties >
Airbnb
Becoming an Airbnb host sounds like the perfect way to fund some overseas travel for yourself and rent out your home while you are away. But you should be aware of the key tax considerations. >
Sharing a driveway
Many episodes of Neighbours at War told of disputes regarding shared driveways. Whether you currently own a property or you’re in the market to buy a property with a shared driveway, it pays to know your rights and obligations...>
Don't rush the sale and purchase
Buying a house – on a stress scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the worst) – is said to be an 11. Don’t Rush into Signing an Agreement for Sale and Purchase. Always wait to get legal advice. >
Get your wills and EPAs in order
You work hard to build up your assets over your lifetime, so you should decide what happens to them if you become incapacitated and when you die. Make sure you have a Will and EPAs. >