Introduction: Picture this: You've found the perfect house, the one that ticks all the boxes - the dream home you've been searching for. But wait! Before you get carried away with visions of cozy nights by the fireplace, there's something you need to know. Unconsented works can turn your dream into a financial nightmare, potentially costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this article, we'll explore the risks involved and offer you valuable advice on navigating this tricky situation. Unconsented Works and Their Impact: Unconsented works refer to any additions or alterations made to a property without the proper council approval. A...

02 November, 2023

Original Source - ONEROOF.CO.NZ     -   19 July 2023 Article repurposed for our blog. ANALYSIS: Each month, I / Tony Alexander conduct five surveys among my 31,000 subscribers of ONEROOF to gain firsthand insights into the economy, particularly the housing market. This week, I ran a survey of mortgage brokers with the assistance of mortgages.co.nz, and the results are quite interesting. According to the survey, a net 62% of brokers have reported seeing an increase in first home buyers in the market. This is the highest result since June 2020 when a record net 79% of brokers reported more young buyers. Despite rising...

12 October, 2023

Best Conveyancing Lawyer For Me? There are many factors to the selling, buying and refinancing of a property that cause far more trouble than you should have to face alone. A conveyance lawyer will protect you through the thick and thin of your property transaction. Which is the best conveyancing lawyer for me? "Conveyancing lawyer for me" - what does this really mean? We know that the Auckland housing market today is a touchy subject for most young homeowners-to-be. With ever-changing interest rates and many prime property purchase opportunities being snapped up faster than some of us can keep up with, home ownership...

18 April, 2019

An Enduring Power of Attorney is a simple way of ensuring that if for any reason you become incapacitated, or are unable to manage your affairs, the person you have appointed as your attorney can attend to these matters for you....

03 September, 2013

Conveyancing | property transfer is all the legal legwork needed to buy or sell a property whether this be an investment property or home for your family. There are a number of important legal steps involved, which include title searches and contract preparation....

27 August, 2013