Fixture or Chattel – Why should I care? When buying or selling property, fixtures are generally included automatically, whereas chattels are not. This…
Family Trusts – Why you should hold an annual trustee meeting and what does that mean? It is likely that at the time you set up your Family Trust, the lawyer…
Changes to Building Consents Six new exemptions to the Building Act 2004 (“the Act”) have been added, along with…
Importance of a Pre-Settlement Inspection The excited purchasers have found the property and the deed is done – the agreement…
What does Restraint of Trade mean? A restraint of trade is a provision generally found in employment contracts, which prohibits an…
Employment changes in regards to working from home The global spread of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown in New Zealand changed the way that…
Settlement day – does the vendor have to remove rubbish from the property? Buying a new house is a positive experience and looked forward to by all purchasers….
What is a testamentary guardian? Everyone should have a will. When making that will, those who have children should ensure…
Christmas and Holiday Opening Hours 2020/2021 Our Kaiapoi and Styx Mill offices will close at 12pm on Wednesday 23 December 2020…
Changes to the Privacy Act The Privacy Act 2020 replaced the Privacy Act 1993, and came into force on 1…
Online harassment: Where and how to get help In an ever-expanding digital world, we will inevitably find ourselves the victim of some form…
The Dog Control Act 1996 Explained Dogs are one of the most common domestic pets in New Zealand. Dogs provide companionship,…
