What happens to your debt when you die?
Does your debt disappear when you die, or are your family obliged to pay your debts when you pass away?… Read More
Farmers as employers – dealing with timesheets
Lawyer and farmer Alice Chapman shares how her team have managed the “timesheet issue” on her farm.… Read More
My Backyard Subdivision – Part 2: Purchasing your property
In the second of our six-part Backyard Subdivision series we discuss how to buy the right property, and the ins and outs of sale and purchase agreements. … Read More
My Backyard Subdivision – A six-part series for new property developers
This six-part series offers valuable advice to new property developers who are considering buying and developing a residential property (adding an additional home).… Read More
Due diligence: 12 important things to be aware of
What is involved in due diligence for a commercial building? Here’s why it’s such a good idea.… Read More
Who pays when your residential tenant damages your property?
The Court of Appeal has decided that residential tenants don’t have to reimburse their landlord (or insurer) where their rental property is damaged.… Read More
Update required to policy when licensee buying property
Agents and licensees will be surprised to learn that their policy about buying property when the agency has been engaged to sell a property do not comply with legal requirements.… Read More
The Disputes Tribunal process
The Disputes Tribunal is a unique form of dispute resolution which is designed to be both cost-efficient, speedy and above-all, easy to access for all people. So what is the Tribunal and what can it do for you?… Read More
April 2016: a month of change in employment law
The workplace has been the subject of major review over the past few years. The result is a raft of new rules, which will represent major changes to existing employment law.… Read More
Drinking responsibly this summer
Make sure you have a hummer of a summer by thinking about how to enjoy alcohol outdoors responsibly before hitting the beach or heading to a mate’s for a barbeque.… Read More
Our guide to trust property transactions
New tax legislation will affect all trusts when they buy or sell property. Although the details are not yet final, the tax reporting requirements for trusts are already in effect.… Read More
Lessors beware! What to watch out for if you’re in the business of leasing goods
Leasing goods for a term of more than one year creates a security interest. This security interest means you have a right to the goods you have leased, even though you may not have physical possession of them.… Read More