Property

With the challenges of COVID over the last couple of years, there are a lot of tenants in need of help to keep going. There are others who may not really need the help, but see an opportunity to get a discount on their rent. And the opposite side of […] Read More›

We never know when another snap lockdown is just around the corner. If you are buying or selling property anywhere in the country, you should have a Covid clause for deferring settlement in your agreement for sale and purchase. Unfortunately, this time around it has become clear that many Covid […] Read More›

Got a building project on the go and wondering whether the contract is OK to sign-off or not? You might be the contractor, or the principal (the site owner, or a contractor engaging a subbie). A lot of contracts come in a standard form – whether by Standards NZ, Registered […] Read More›

Deposit provisions in an ADLS Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate govern how a purchaser’s initial deposit that is paid in part satisfaction of the purchase price is handled, essentially providing a form of protection for the parties in an event of avoidance or cancellation of the agreement. […] Read More›