Mortgage wars and refinance
Thousands of New Zealanders chasing a cut in their home loan interest rate have caused a log jam in the banking system, which is groaning under the weight of homeowners battling for the best deal....
15 July, 2012
Auckland widens property gap
House prices throughout most of New Zealand are stalled at levels up to 30 per cent below the peaks of the property boom as the gap widens between Auckland and the rest....
04 June, 2012
Immigration Advice and Lawyers
A lawyer is a person who holds a current practising certificate as a barrister or as a barrister and solicitor, issued by the New Zealand Law Society....
28 May, 2012
Quay Law and Social Media – Law Talk Article.
Please click on picture for detailed article. This article was published in the 25 May 2012 edition of Law Talk for the NZ legal profession....
28 May, 2012
Cracking down on tax benefits
Changes announced in this year’s Budget, cracking down on tax benefits for people who rent their holiday homes a few times a year, will not affect beachside property prices, says Real Estate Institute chief executive Helen O’Sullivan....
26 May, 2012
Have you reviewed your Trust Documents lately?
Gift duty was abolished with effect from 1 October 2011....
23 February, 2012
Property Law – Who should be the first person to Review your Sale and Purchase Agreement?
It is a good idea to have your solicitor review any Sale and Purchase Agreement prior to the agreement being signed....
21 February, 2012
Trading trusts reform in spotlight
The Law Commission is seeking views on whether the veil of secrecy surrounding trading trusts needs to be lifted to protect both creditors and the integrity of the Companies Register....
09 January, 2012