Land convenants: 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,…
Is shared home ownership right for you? Kāinga Ora First Home Partner.
Is shared home ownership right for you? Kāinga Ora First Home Partner If you are finding it difficult to save money for a deposit, know that you are not…
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…
New rules for residential development in Tauranga are coming
The Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 is now in effect and requires Tauranga City Council to adopt new rules from 20 August 2022 to…
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…