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January 19, 2017

What goes on in a property transaction?

Many kiwis will, during their lifetimes buy and sell property.  Property transactions are not simple; nor should they be.  The […]
November 27, 2016

First As Three NZ Women Umpires Officiate Match

  Diana Venter, left, Kathy Cross and Kim Cotton are the first all-woman appointment to umpire an international cricket match […]
August 12, 2016

The ins and outs of a restraint of trade clause

Restraint of trade The world of business is increasingly competitive.  Business owners as employers have become more focused on securing […]
July 21, 2016

Flat mate or de facto partner?

The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“The Act”) provides an equal sharing presumption to relationship property for qualifying relationships.  Qualifying relationships […]
July 13, 2016

Property Purchase – Meth Testing

Methamphetamine contamination has been described as being so prevalent that it could be worse than the leaky home crisis that […]
October 20, 2015

Property Taxation Changes for Your Residential Property (Bright Line Test)

If you, your Family Trust or your Company plan to purchase, sell or transfer a residential property on or after […]
June 17, 2014

The critical significance of an Enduring Power of Attorney

The need to have a Power of Attorney is illustrated in the factual scenario below: On the 8th of July […]
June 17, 2014

For Richer, For Poorer

Contracting Out of the Property Relationships Act 1976 The Property Relationships Act 1976 (‘the Act’) applies to all relationships including […]
June 17, 2014

Guarantees

Acting as a guarantor for someone, often in respect of payment of money, means that you agree to meet their […]