It’s a dream of many Kiwis to build their own home. Once you find the right land and complete the purchase, it’s only natural to get carried away imagining your new home, designing it and...Read More
What is a sunset clause you ask? A sunset clause is a condition included in a contract which provides that if a specified event has not occurred by a specific date, then either one or both parties...Read More
There are a variety of rent review mechanisms in leases – CPI adjustments, fixed percentage increases and market rent reviews. There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach. Market...Read More
Trusts are a popular form of asset protection in New Zealand. According to Ministry of Justice data, there are over 300,000 trusts in New Zealand. However, as New Zealand’s ageing population...Read More
Owning land is a fundamental part of the quintessential Kiwi dream. We want to be the king of our own castle. There is a common belief that we (within the limits of local authority regulations)...Read More
Purchasing an apartment or a unit (known in New Zealand as a ‘unit title’) is different from buying a freehold property, and additional laws apply in respect of these sorts of properties. One...Read More
Buying a house can be the single most significant investment of your life. It is, therefore, essential that you seek quality legal advice to provide you with certainty about your...Read More