Acting as Guarantor – What should you do?
It is common for young people starting out in life to ask parents or close family to guarantee a loan for a home, new venture or business. ...
27 August, 2012
Property Law – Due Diligence Clause in your Sale and Purchase Agreement (Conveyancing).
In a recent High Court case, the decision clarified when a property purchaser may lawfully exercise the right of cancellation in a conditional sale and purchase agreement pursuant to a due diligence clause....
13 December, 2011
What is a legal contract?
A contract can take different forms, some are verbal, some written, some are formal and some informal. ...
21 November, 2011
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....
14 August, 2011
Property Law – What information am I required to provide a prospective purchaser of my unit?
What does this mean to me if I am selling my unit? When the Unit Titles Act 2010 came into force, sellers of unit titles will be required to provide intending buyers with disclosure statements...
22 June, 2011
Conveyancing – The Process to Buying a Home.
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make....
27 April, 2011
Property Law – Conditions in your Agreement for Sale and Purchase.
A finance condition should not be viewed as an option for being released from an Agreement for Sale and Purchase....
21 April, 2011
Property Law – What is a Pre-Settlement Property Inspection?
During the normal course of events prospective property purchaser’s visit a house they intend to purchase and if the property is to their liking, enter into an Agreement for Sale and Purchase. ...
23 February, 2011
Trusts and Trustees – the Consequences of a Contract
Trustees who do not understand the possible consequences of a contract that they wish to sign should take expert advice on all the liabilities to which they may be exposed....
21 April, 2010