covid-19, lockdown and your commercial lease - what's the go?
As of midnight, on Wednesday 25th March, an unprecedented number of NZ businesses were not able to access their business premises due to...
the trusts act 2019 - update
what’s happening? The new Trust Act 2019 (“the Act”) comes into effect from January 2021. It is estimated there are over 500,000 trusts...
Do you have a will? What it means to die intestate.
Your will sets out your instructions on how you want your property, known as your estate, shared out when you die and how you want your...
Are you in a relationship?
As you probably know, if you are in a relationship of three or more years duration you will be subject to the equal sharing provisions of...
Commercial Leases – what you need to know…
Are you leasing the premises from which you run your business? The Landlord may require you to enter into a commercial lease recording...
Challenging a Will?
Many people take comfort in having a will that expresses their final wishes, believing that upon their death the instructions they have...
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...
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...
Second Mortgage and its Popularity Comeback
A second mortgage is a loan which is secured by mortgage to the title of a property behind another mortgage (known as the first...
Options for First Home Buyers
A house purchase is often the biggest asset (and debt) a person will take on during their lifetime. Rising house prices in Auckland mean...
Water Easements
A 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...