As we settle back into the office and our new normal, there are are number of staff movements to communicate. This month we farewell two of our longest serving team members – Paul Washer and John Meldrum. Both have made significant contributions to the firm during their tenure. We wish them all the best in…
With a number of clients in the midst of a property purchase during lockdown, and others looking to purchase property, we’ve put together the following information to assist you to navigate this process under alert level 3. For buyers who have made an offer you will need to ensure you can meet the conditions of…
The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 applies to couples whether they are in a marriage, de facto or civil union relationship. The purpose of the Act is to recognise the equal contribution of both people to a relationship and to provide for just division of property where a relationship ends by separation or death. If you…
With the government announcing the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 27th April, Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) have released guidance protocols for vertical and horizontal construction projects. Prior to Level 3, businesses are able to: install signage and posters related to workers returning to sites rearrange workplaces for physical distancing of/between workers…
NZ moves to alert level 3 at 11.59pm Monday 27th April, so we have outlined what this means in practical terms for businesses able to get back to work. What Level 3 means in simple terms: If your business can be conducted from home, you must continue to do this unless it is not possible. …
Making the decision to live with your partner is an exciting time. It is a big step, but also requires some legal foresight. The law in New Zealand creates a legal duty between boyfriends/girlfriends/partners who are in “de facto” relationships. A de facto relationship is where two people live together similar to a married couple….
The government has announced a suite of new measures to provide relief for small and medium businesses. New legislation will be introduced on 27 April 2020 which will extend timeframes required before Landlords can cancel leases and mortgagees can exercise their rights to sale or repossession. The legislation will apply retrospectively once the bill is…
New measures announced are part of a continuing effort by the government to support small and medium sized businesses stay in business during the current global pandemic. In addition to various tax benefits that have been rolled out to help with cashflow such as a tax loss carry back scheme and changing the tax loss…
Thursday 26th March was the start of New Zealand’s move to Alert Level 4 lockdown, with the Government asking all New Zealanders to stay at home. But what happens if “home” is a rental property? The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) Under Covid-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Legislation Act 2020 came about to clarify the…
What a chaotic and stressful end to the financial year it has been. Sharp Tudhope care about the health and safety of our clients, staff and community and we are hopeful you are all managing to stay sane and safe, wherever you are. Our team remains fully operational, via home offices, and available to help…