Navigating Pet Tenancy Rules
New Zealand’s 2025 tenancy law changes affect pet consent, bonds, and landlord obligations; here’s what you need to know.
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Property Law
Before You Sign: Common Conditions Every Buyer Should Understand in an Agreement for Sale and Purchase
Understanding conditions in a Sale and Purchase Agreement Buying your first home is super exciting, but all the paperwork can feel a bit overwhelming. One of the most important documents…
Buying property together? Understanding ownership options
Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common So, you’ve found the dream home, or at least one you can afford, and you’re buying it with someone else. Whether it’s your partner,…
NZTA Revives Roads of National Significance: Major Developments Ahead for Tauranga
New Infrastructure Projects to Transform Tauranga: What You Need to Know. The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has recently reintroduced the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) program, marking…
The bright-line property rule is changing
What is the bright-line property rule? Under the current rules, the bright-line tax rule means that if you sell a residential property you have owned for less than 10 years,…
Land covenants: problematic at best?
Land covenants are a legal mechanism that restrict one landowner’s freedom to do with their property as they wish, and typically provide a benefit to another landowner or person who…
Age Restrictions Included in Wills
Age Restrictions Included in Wills. A common wish of a will maker is to specify an age at which a beneficiary can receive their inheritance under a will. For example,…
Flooding and Slips – Know your Rights and Responsibilities
With the recent flooding and slip events experienced by Auckland and in various regions of the North Island, landowners need to be aware what their responsibilities are to their neighbours…
Retirement village occupation rights explained
If you have retired, the children have left home, and your home is slowly becoming more of a hindrance than a joy, it is a good time to explore “downsizing”…
Does your house insurance policy cover a total loss?
After the Christchurch earthquake many insurance companies changed their house insurance policies from “full replacement” cover to “sum insured” amounts. This meant that if your house was damaged or destroyed,…
Reverse Mortgages Explained
Most homeowners and purchasers of property are familiar with the concept of a mortgage. Simply put, a mortgage is the way in which a bank / lender takes security for…
Free legal advice not always the best advice
Perhaps you have a lawyer for a friend. Or, maybe your gym buddy’s friend’s cousin’s boyfriend’s aunt is a lawyer. It may be tempting to ask for free legal advice.…
Commercial landlords and tenants be aware – compulsory no access clauses are near
No access in emergency clauses have been a hot topic for most landlords and tenants since NZ’s first level 4 lockdown last year. Clause 27.5 of the ADLS Deed of…
Moving in or moving on? Plan ahead!
Have you and your partner entered into a Relationship Property Agreement? You might be surprised to find that your separate property may not be as secure from your partner as…
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…
What’s Mine Is Yours. But Is It Really?
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…
Future Proof Your Health And Wellbeing With An Epa
Often, we think of the elderly when considering putting enduring powers of attorney in place – but the reality is that everyone should have one. Having an EPA means you…