Anti-Money Laundering Requirements
Before we start legal work for our clients, we are required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism...
Purchasing a House? We have your pre-settlement checklist
The pre-settlement inspection is to ensure that the purchaser can inspect and be satisfied with the condition of the property before it...
Duties and Obligations as a Trustee
The overall concept of a Trust is simple. It is an arrangement that allows for a third party (i.e., Trustee), to hold assets on behalf of...
DIY Relationship Property - What You Need to Know
Relationship Property DIY – It can be costly! As they say at Mitre 10: “DIY…it’s in our DNA!” But, when it comes to dividing relationship...
Fences - Who's Responsible?
We are in the middle of a construction boom, there are many new subdivisions being opened up and, well, as a rural land owner you often...
Wills - What You Need to Know
What is a Will? Your will is your last wishes detailing how you would like your assets to be distributed and who will look after 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...
“Unintentional Damage” and why tenants may no longer be liable
In 2009, tenants Kenji and Tieko Osaki caused substantial damage to their rented home when Mrs Osaki left a pot of oil unattended on the...
A Seller’s Guide to Auctions
Auctions are now becoming a more popular method of selling property. However, vendors have a lot to consider before agreeing to go to...
A Buyer’s Guide to Auctions
Auctions are becoming an increasingly popular way to buy property. However, purchasing at auction is different from traditional methods,...