Buying a Property – What is the best form of ownership?
When buying a property or home it is important to consider what the best form of ownership is for your situation....
13 February, 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
Purchasing a property at a mortgagee sale? Tips and Traps.
In previous articles and legal tips we have covered the differences in purchasing a property at auction as apposed to negotiating for a property using the Standard Sale and Purchase ...
02 November, 2011
Conveyancing – Options when purchasing a new home or property!
When purchasing a residential property, you can either purchase the property in your personal name/s or in another entity, for example a family trust....
07 October, 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
Conveyancing and Property Law: Your Deposit – What does this term really mean?
When reviewing the Sale and Purchase agreement with potential property purchasers, the term “deposit” often creates some confusion....
29 July, 2011
Conveyancing and weathertightness issues
Once again weathertightness issues regarding a property purchase have been highlighted. ...
21 July, 2011
Newspaper article: Accountants expect capital gains tax bonanza
Tax experts are licking their lips at a boom in possible work to help navigate clients from being the haves to the “have yachts”....
15 July, 2011