Common Conditions when Purchasing a Home
Buying a home is a big step. Understanding key Sale & Purchase Agreement conditions – from finance to LIM and building reports – can make all the difference. Get clear, practical legal advice early, and protect your interests with confidence.
Has the Family Trust Run it’s Course?
New Zealand has long had a strong culture of Family Trusts, but in 2025 the landscape is changing. With the impact of the Trusts Act 2019, shifting tax laws, increasing compliance burdens and growing political attention, many are reassessing whether their Trust still meets their needs.
2021 Resident Visa Applications Open From March 2022
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”919″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]If you are a work visa holder in New Zealand or a critical purpose visa holder, you may be eligible for residence under the 2021 Resident Visa scheme (announced by the Government late last year). Those who had already applied for residence under the Skilled Migrant or Residence from Work categories, or […]
Alpha Bravo Mike Mike: Christmas Edition
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”893″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Dear Santa, While most are writing to you with never-ending lists of demands and things they want to see under their Christmas tree this year, we’ve decided to take a different route. We wanted to reach out to check in, see how you’re doing, and give you some tips for managing the […]
Proposed New Implied Term in Commercial Leases
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”856″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]The Government has proposed an amendment to the Property Law Act 2007 as part of the Covid-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation Bill. The amendment will have significant implications for landlords and tenants of commercial property. If passed into law, the amendment will add an implied term into commercial leases. The term will […]