Property

All existing Incorporated Societies must re-register under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (Act) by 5 April 2026, otherwise the society will be removed from Incorporated Societies Register and will cease to exist. This could have serious implications for your society and its members such as: Time is running out […] Read More›

When it comes to selling your property, cross leases can cause a headache. This is the case if there are improvements to the land that are not represented on your flats plan. Many people often obtain the relevant building consent but forget to obtain their neighbours’ written consent and update […] Read More›

You’ve got the land already, and you have a home building company that you think you’ll use. So now you’re getting down to the pointy end where you have to get your head around a draft contract, and decide whether you’re happy to sign on the dotted line and commit […] Read More›

We have recently been required to straighten out issues that arose due to misunderstandings by the purchaser and land agent in respect to requirements under the Overseas Investment Act for purchasers of residential property. It is a timely reminder for those looking to buy a residential property in New Zealand […] Read More›