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,…
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,…
SAFEs for Start-ups. How safe are they really?
SAFE? A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is an alternative instrument used by startups to raise capital. Introduced by Y Combinator in 2013, SAFEs provide an alternative to traditional…
Writing your Will – Navigating moral duty within blended families
You might expect that your Will is your final say and that it would prevent any future family arguments. However, the reality is that your Will can be challenged. A…
Return of the trial period – common pitfalls and lessons learned
Return of the trial period – common pitfalls and lessons learned Since trial periods were reintroduced to the employers’ toolkit in December 2023, we have noticed a wide spectrum of…
Climate Law Developments Against Corporate Entity Emissions
Climate Law Developments Against Corporate Entity Emissions Climate law continues to impact the domestic and international legal sphere. The recent decision to allow a tort-based case on the liability of…
Protecting your inheritance from your spouse or partner
How do I protect my inheritance from my spouse or partner? Sometimes we are lucky enough to receive a gift or inheritance from family members, either while they are alive…
Notable changes to NZS3910:2023 for civil and commercial construction contracts
Those involved with civil and commercial construction contracts will see the updated NZS3910:2023 General Conditions of Contract appearing in tenders coming to market. The new version is an evolution rather…
Changes to the Trustee tax rate are coming on 1 April 2024
The rules around taxing Trusts are changing on 1 April 2024, with the Government proposing to change the trustee income tax rate from 33% to 39%. The Government’s intention behind…
Incorporated Societies – what the new act means for you.
The new Incorporated Societies Act is now in force. With the regulations passed, incorporated societies of all shapes and sizes should be thinking about how the law changes impact them…