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October 24, 2023

First Home Buyers Guide

First Home Buyers Guide Are you thinking about buying your first home? Big yay! It can be overwhelming, and you […]
June 8, 2023

The Effects of Property Ownership

The Effects of Property Ownership Jointly owned, or tenants in common? In this article, we detail the effects of property […]
May 8, 2023

What is an Occupation Right Agreement?

What is an Occupation Right Agreement? Due to an aging population, Retirement Villages are becoming a popular living option for […]
April 6, 2023

Information included in a LIM Report

Information included in a LIM Report A Land Information Memorandum (“a LIM”) is a report that is prepared by the […]
January 9, 2023

Reverse Mortgages – will they impact my Estate?

Reverse Mortgages – will they impact my Estate? Reverse Mortgages – will they impact my Estate? In short, the answer […]
January 2, 2023

Residential Land Withholding Tax – When and who pays it?

Residential Land Withholding Tax – When and who pays it? What is Residential Land Withholding Tax? Residential Land Withholding Tax […]
December 13, 2022

An overview of Occupation Right Agreements

An overview of Occupation Right Agreements Purchasing an Occupation Right Agreement (ORA) at a retirement village is a big decision, […]
November 23, 2022

Mistakes in property marketing material

One of the clearly defined and longstanding requirements regarding the sale and purchase of land in New Zealand is that […]
September 16, 2022

Maintenance agreements

Land Information New Zealand (“LINZ”) controls the holding of certificates of title in respect of each piece of land in […]