As of midnight, on Wednesday 25th March, an unprecedented number of NZ businesses were not able to access their business premises due to...

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...

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...

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...

Are you leasing the premises from which you run your business? The Landlord may require you to enter into a commercial lease recording...

Many people take comfort in having a will that expresses their final wishes, believing that upon their death the instructions they have...

With the desire to provide for their children long after they are gone, we are often approached by clients wanting to know the “safest...

Having a family trust used to be considered the be all and end all for asset protection. For many asset holders, establishing a family...

A second mortgage is a loan which is secured by mortgage to the title of a property behind another mortgage (known as the first...

A house purchase is often the biggest asset (and debt) a person will take on during their lifetime. Rising house prices in Auckland mean...

A dry Summer is a timely reminder to consider the importance of water easements, particularly for rural properties. An easement grants a...

A vendor is required to sell a property with vacant possession unless the particulars of the tenancy are included in the agreement for...