Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Overview The government has recently made changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism…
What to know when building a house with a building company Building a house can be a stressful, expensive and intimidating prospect for both new and…
Sole Trader and Limited Liability Company – Liability Compared A sole trader is a common ownership structure that can be used to operate a…
Importance of insurance when buying a home Insurance is absolutely crucial, and when borrowing from lenders to complete a house purchase, it…
Purchasing a property at auction – what you need to know When purchasing a property, there are generally two ways in which you can achieve this….
Christmas and Holiday Opening Hours Our Kaiapoi and Styx Mill offices will close at 12:00pm on Monday 23 December 2019…
How do you enforce land covenants when a neighbour is in breach? Land covenants place rights and obligations on the land/property you own. It is an instrument…
Why do we pay rates? Rates provide income to councils around NZ to help fund services and facilities that benefit…
Different Ways Titles are Held – Crosslease, fee simple, stratum in freehold, leasehold A title is a way to record the land and properties information, such as lot…
Rental Property Standards The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 requires landlords to provide and maintain rental properties in a…
The Importance of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney Having enduring powers of attorney (EPAs) and a will in place is important for every…