Protecting wealth from your child’s estranged spouse - can it be done?With the desire to provide for their children long after they are gone, we are often approached by clients wanting to know the “safest wa...
Is your Family Trust still working for you?Having a family trust used to be considered the be all and end all for asset protection. For many asset holders, establishing a family tr...
Second Mortgage and its Popularity ComebackA second mortgage is a loan which is secured by mortgage to the title of a property behind another mortgage (known as the first mortgage)...
Options for First Home BuyersA house purchase is often the biggest asset (and debt) a person will take on during their lifetime. Rising house prices in Auckland mean ...
Water EasementsA dry Summer is a timely reminder to consider the importance of water easements, particularly for rural properties. An easement grants a ...
What does “vacant possession” really mean?A vendor is required to sell a property with vacant possession unless the particulars of the tenancy are included in the agreement for sa...
Wills & Powers of AttorneyIn our life time we all manage to establish something whether it be a property, a business or simply even savings, we still have interest...
So let’s talk planning your funeral...Planning a funeral used to be a taboo subject, but let’s face it dying is a part of life and it happens to all of us at some point in tim...
Attention Landlords – Get it Right!Tenancies in New Zealand typically fall into two categories - residential or commercial. It is important for a landlord to understand the...
Could Your Home be Contaminated by “P”?This is not an unreasonable question to ask given the growing number of New Zealand homes which have tested positive for methamphetamine ...
Received a “free” LIM? Know the risks!!When purchasing a property, it’s advised a purchaser obtains a Land Information Memorandum Report (also known as a LIM Report). A LIM Rep...
“Unintentional Damage” and why tenants may no longer be liableIn 2009, tenants Kenji and Tieko Osaki caused substantial damage to their rented home when Mrs Osaki left a pot of oil unattended on the ...