A cross lease is a type of land ownership in New Zealand where a section of land, and the buildings on that land, are owned by all owners of the home units in equal shares. Each home unit is...Read More
The idea of a home and back yard is a New Zealand dream, and many developers and builders are looking to make this come true by offering house and land packages to prospective purchasers. The idea...Read More
The recent COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown has had a significant impact on commercial leases in Rotorua. The effect of these events will likely reverberate for some time (particularly for...Read More
As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, many small businesses are struggling to meet fixed costs due to the loss of revenue. The scale of the issue is not clear, but according to the released...Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a difficult reality for many commercial landlords and tenants. It is important to know what legal changes have occurred that will affect existing leases and...Read More
When purchasing a property in New Zealand, there are several types of land ownership available (i.e. fee simple, leasehold or unit title). In this article, we examine five frequently asked...Read More
New Zealand land ownership or “Torrens System” operates under a system of “indefeasibility of title”. As you might imagine from the terminology, if you have legal title to your land, it is...Read More
There’s been a lot of talk about how Alert Level 3 is going to change the way many businesses and organisations can operate. It’s important to have the facts because it may...Read More