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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 […]
November 16, 2022

Ever thought about writing your own Will?

Ever thought about skipping that visit to your lawyer and writing your own will? While it is possible to write […]
November 7, 2022

Attribution vs market salary rules

The introduction of the 39% tax rate for individuals who earn over $180,000 from 1 April 2021 has reignited Inland […]
October 26, 2022

What are Wills & Enduring Powers of Attorney?

Wills & Enduring Powers of Attorney documents are likely some of the most important documents you will ever sign. Wills […]
October 10, 2022

Trees under the Emissions Trading Scheme (Pre and post 1990)

As climate change issues come more clearly into focus, so do the relevance and effects of the Emissions Trading Scheme. […]
September 29, 2022

Family Protection Act Claims

The Family Protection Act (“the Act”) is utilised by certain classes of family members who have an issue with the […]
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 […]
September 12, 2022

Epidemic Preparedness Notice still in place for commercial leases and mortgages

In May 2020 temporary law changes were made to the Property Law Act 2007 (“the Act”) as part of the […]
August 31, 2022

Recent changes to First Home products

On 19 May 2022 the Minister of Finance, Hon. Grant Robertson delivered New Zealand’s 2022 Budget that included changes to […]