Incorporated Societies – what the new act means for you.
The new Incorporated Societies Act is now in force. With the regulations passed, incorporated societies of all shapes and sizes should be thinking about how the law changes impact them…
Inheritance law is under review
In 2019 the Government instructed the Law Commission to review inheritance law in New Zealand which is currently governed by a combination of acts including the Family Protection Act of…
Buying and selling property during a Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown
With New Zealand’s return to a COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown, buying and selling property has become more complicated again. The Level 4 rules do not allow for people to physically…
Flood Prone Notices And The Plan Change 27 Correspondence From Tauranga City Council
Many Tauranga residents have recently received a letter from Tauranga City Council informing them of Plan Change 27 and advising that their property is one impacted by the proposed Plan…
5 Reasons Every Adult Should Have A Will
Why do we need a will? In basic terms, to document who you wish to provide for upon your death and how you’d like your assets to be distributed. Wills…
Four Changes To Agreements For Sale And Purchase You Should Know About
Last month, the main form that lawyers and real estate agents use for sale and purchase of property changed. The new form incorporates changes in case law, technological changes and…