Selling your property – have you done your due diligence? Code of Compliance Certificate
The code compliance certificate provisions under the Act came into force on 31 March 2005....
14 March, 2013
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
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
Family Trusts
Because of the risks you may take, it is important for assets to be protected. ...
19 October, 2009
Selection of your independent trustee
An independent trustee with professional or business experience can provide valuable experience when it comes to the management of a trust’s assets. ...
26 August, 2009
Buying or Selling Property? The Sale and Purchase Agreement
With the arrival of the new plain English Sale and Purchase Agreement form, produced by REINZ, consulting with your Solicitor PRIOR to signing an agreement for a pending property transaction has become vital....
02 August, 2009
Plain English Is Plain Good Sense
Home buyers and sellers in New Zealand will find understanding the process they are signing up for a great deal easier with the introduction of plain English forms....
22 July, 2009
Purchasing a Mortgagee Property
Mortgagee listings have increased significantly over the past year. As a potential purchaser of a mortgagee property, you should do your homework on the property before the auction or submitting an offer....
03 May, 2009
Estate Planning in an Economic Downturn
Economic Downturns are disconcerting but take charge of the planning that you can do. A well thought out Estate Planning exercise is well worth the investment....
07 April, 2009