Family Trusts – a way to structure your affairs.
Trusts have become an increasingly popular way of structuring one’s affairs. ...
08 August, 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
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
Competition hot in first-home property market – but dont forget to get good advice from your lawyer.
A shortage of houses in the first-home buyers’ market over winter has caused a rise in multi-offer agreements, confusing those new to the real estate game....
27 November, 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
Family trust funds under siege
The family trust is under siege as never before. Creditors, lawyers, government agencies and, yes, other family members ...
17 June, 2011
BUYING OR SELLING A PROPERTY
IAN MELLETT OF QUAY LAW Ian Mellett and his wife Cathy emigrated to New Zealand in June 1997....
03 February, 2010
Revealed: the risks of DIY home sale
THE DANGERS of selling your house privately have been exposed, after a woman who tried to back out of such a sale was ordered by the courts to honour the deal....
18 January, 2010
Marriage and Wills
Your wedding is approaching, your bridesmaid and grooms outfits are finalised, the church and reception venue is booked and every item on that all important “checklist” has been ticked or scheduled as you plan the wedding of your dreams....
07 October, 2009