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Sep
27
2024

THE PROPERTY MARKET

The property market is always a hot topic. High interest rates and a stagnant economy have seen the property market slow down with little lost or gained in p...

Jun
8
2023

FIRST HOME BUYER’S GUIDE: STEPS & TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL HOME PURCHASE

We are often asked by first-time buyers about the process and when they should engage a lawyer. Buying your first home is an exciting, but also stressful pro...

Jun
29
2022

KEY CHANGES TO THE UNIT TITLE AMENDMENT ACT

It is no secret that the property market has been red hot across New Zealand over the past few years. This was initially great for both sellers and purchaser...

Oct
21
2021

Kāinga Ora Shared Ownership Scheme

Many new home buyers in New Zealand are finding it impossible to get on to the property ladder. With house prices rocketing, for many it seems like investors...

Oct
7
2020

Tenancy in Common vs. Joint Tenancy

Buying a house is probably the biggest purchase that most of us will ever make. In days gone by, most houses were either bought by a couple or by p...

Sep
9
2020

Buying off the Plan

In a tight housing market, buying an apartment, townhouse or house off the plan can be a very attractive proposition. As well as securing a brand new propert...

May
2
2019

Have You Heard of the KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant?

Every penny counts when buying your first home! There are many options for financing your purchase; some including, your own savings, your KiwiSaver, and the...

Jul
29
2018

Cross Lease – What Exactly Is This?

  Now that the worst of winter seems to have passed and the property market is heating back up, it’s time to look at one of the questions our property team i...

Jul
29
2018

Anti-Money Laundering Requirements

  Chances are, if you have recently approached us for legal assistance, you would have received an email from us with details of the new Anti-Money Launderin...

Jul
29
2018

Buying Property – Should You Meth Test?

Have you been thinking about purchasing property? Have you heard any of the media buzz around methamphetamine contamination testing or seen advertisements fr...

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