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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...

May
10
2023

AVOCADO ON TOAST MAY BE BACK ON THE MENU… (CCCFA LENDING CHANGES MAY 2023)

  You may be familiar with the news headlines that emerged following government changes to New Zealand’s Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) at...

Mar
16
2022

FIRST HOME BUYER’S GUIDE: CREDIT CONTRACTS & CONSUMER FINANCE ACT

Tired of being told you need to say ‘no’  to avocado on toast in order to get onto the property ladder? Buying your first home is a challenge, and for the av...

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...

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

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...

Nov
1
2017

Company Share Apartments: What are you actually buying?

Company share apartments are a unique form of ownership arrangement where the owner doesn’t technically own an estate in land, but owns shares in a company t...

Aug
2
2017

Bach Tax: What to do if you’re renting your holiday home.

Bach Tax: What to do if you’re renting your holiday home. From the Property Team New Zealanders have a great love affair with holiday homes. Since the establ...

Jul
12
2017

Purchaser’s Perspective: What conditions should I put in my offer on a house?

Purchaser’s Perspective: What conditions should I put in my Sale & Purchase Agreement when making an offer on a house? From the Property Team Finding a home ...

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