Samantha Mangino, Author at Sharp Tudhope

BUYING A HOUSE AND LAND PACKAGE? EXCITING TIME, BUT IMPORTANT TO GET RIGHT.

25 September 2019

House and land packages are a commonplace transaction in Tauranga due to the amount of residential subdivisions in our region. We are seeing increasing numbers of our clients buying off the plan and it is important to get good legal advice before you sign anything. A number of items should be checked out to ensure…

Written by: Samantha Mangino

PROPERTY LAW UPDATE – TERMINOLOGY KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES

12 November 2018

Did you know that from today, the much-anticipated Land Transfer Act 2017 comes into force and replaces the 66-year-old Land Transfer Act 1952? The differences between the old and the new Act include changes to common property law terminology. Although their meanings remain the same, below are some of the changes to terminology you may…

Written by: Samantha Mangino

BUILDING CONTRACTS EXPLAINED – FIXED PRICE AGREEMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

14 June 2017

If you're building a new home under a fixed price contract, you've probably been impressed with the style, finishes and fixtures of a show home and think that this is exactly what you'll get on completion. Building contracts often don't show detail in relation to the quality and finish you will receive. This can be...

Written by: Samantha Mangino

News & Articles by Samantha Mangino

BUYING A HOUSE AND LAND PACKAGE? EXCITING TIME, BUT IMPORTANT TO GET RIGHT.

PROPERTY LAW UPDATE – TERMINOLOGY KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES

BUILDING CONTRACTS EXPLAINED – FIXED PRICE AGREEMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS