With off shore clients, our property lawyers are often asked: Do I need a lawyer/conveyancer situated in New Zealand to act for me if I am buying and selling property?...

Most people, when buying a property, will require a mortgage on the property. This mortgage is always registered onto the property’s title during the initial conveyancing process. ...

Homebuyers are being warned not to use a new sale-and-purchase agreement which may not allow them to cancel a deal if a pre-inspection report shows problems with the property. ...