What is a legal contract?

What is a contract? A contract can take different forms, some are verbal, some written, some are formal and some informal.  Irrespective of the format a contract essentially comprises of some common elements: you make someone an offer they accept it  and you promise to give something or do something in return for what you’re [...]

THE UNIT TITLES ACT 2010 – New Zealand Law

    Auckland lawyer Ian Mellett discusses some of the matters that you need to be aware of following the introduction of the Unit Titles Act 2010.  Unit titles are the most widely used form of multi-unit property ownership.  Typical examples of unit title developments include apartment blocks, units, townhouses, office blocks and industrial or retail [...]

Purchasing a property at a mortgagee sale? Tips and Traps.

The risks associated with purchasing a property at a mortgagee sale. In previous articles and legal tips we have covered the differences in purchasing a property at auction as apposed to negotiating for a property using the Standard Sale and Purchase Agreement through a real estate agent. Mortgagee auctions differ again in that these types [...]

Property Law – Options when purchasing a new home or property!

When purchasing a residential property, you can either purchase the property in your personal name/s or in another entity, for example a family trust. Family trusts have asset protection and numerous other advantages and are often used to own property. The abolition of gift duty from 1 October 2011 now makes it even more attractive [...]

Family Trusts – Gift duty is to be abolished with effect from 1 October 2011.

Gift duty is to be abolished with effect from 1 October 2011. This will have a practical impact and effect on people with existing family trusts, and also for those contemplating the establishment of a new family trust. For any enquiries that you may have in this regard, contact Auckland law firm Quay Law on [...]

New Zealand Gifting and Trust Law – Gift Duty changes as 3rd bill passed in Parliament

Gift Duty Abolished Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 8:59 pm Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz Auckland law firm, Quay Law’s trust lawyers have been monitoring the progress of this legislation change.  We are able to bring you this breaking news. Gift Duty Abolished – Third reading of bill passed in Parliament. The committee stage of the Taxation (Tax Administration [...]

Property Law – a detailed property inspection report prior to your purchase can save you costly repairs in the future.

An interesting story aired on TVNZ One news tonight regarding home buyers being stung by “hidden” defects in properties.  In particular the story focused on plumbing defects that have been in existence for a while and lurk beneath the surface and are largely undetected in your basic pre purchase property inspection report. That extra couple [...]

Conveyancing and Property Law: Your Deposit – What does this term really mean?

When reviewing the Sale and Purchase agreement with potential property purchasers, the term “deposit” often creates some confusion. What does deposit really mean? Well, it can mean different things to various people involved with your property transaction. This legal hint focuses on clarifying any confusion that may exist whether you are a first home buyer [...]

Considerations prior to signing a Sale and Purchase Agreement on your next Property Transaction

Often our property lawyers at Quay Law NZ receive calls regarding conditions to include within an Agreement for Sale and Purchase of a property. It is advisable to consult with your property lawyer prior to signing the agreement however it should be noted that on the fall of the hammer at a property auction the [...]

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