5 Reasons Why You Should Have A Will
Did you know that if you die without a Will, the law says what will happen to your assets AND there is no guarantee your wishes will be carried out?…
Equal Sharing Of Family Home Under Relationship Property Law Is Being Reviewed
The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 is the law that applies to the division of property when a relationship ends, by separation or death. This Act is under review and the…
Why You Should Take Privacy & Your Customer Data Seriously
This article is co authored by Jodi Ellmers and Jessie McKenzie. Our smart phones, smart homes and smart cars allow companies to track and analyse our behaviour all the time.…
Is Due Diligence A Case Of Seller Beware Or Buyer Beware?
This article is co-authored by Ryan McMaster and Jessie McKenzie. When buying property or a business, purchasers rely heavily on vendors to provide accurate due diligence information to verify the…
July Deadline Looms For Landlords
An insulation deadline is looming for NZ landlords, but as landlords are familiarising themselves with the regulatory changes, further approved regulations are already on the horizon. As of 1 July…
Employment Law Update – Several Changes For Employers
Several employment law changes came into effect on May 6. Individual employment agreements that are not in writing are now an infringement offence under the Employment Relations (Infringement Offences) Regulations…
Estate Administration – What Happens When Someone Dies?
The death of a loved one is a stressful time for families and sorting out the legal aspects can be a daunting task for those left behind. The first step…
Helping New Zealand Talent Succeed
Sharp Tudhope Lawyers are proud to support Liam Lawson, who took out New Zealand Grand Prix and the Castrol Toyota Racing Series (TRS) Championship over the weekend. Liam is a…
Home Loan Restrictions Have Been Relaxed, But What Does This Mean For You?
In November 2018 the Reserve Bank announced that home loan restrictions will be loosened in January. This news has sparked a range of reactions from New Zealand property pundits, with…
The Legal Forecast For 2019 – More Changes Are Coming
This year we have seen a number of changes in the law, with both the Land Transfer Act 2017 and the Overseas Investment Amendment Act 2018 coming in to force,…