When contracts aren’t done right, buyers can find themselves involved in costly negotiations trying to amend or exit an agreement which could have been avoided by taking time at the outset to check the agreement.… Read More
At Alert Level 3, subject to certain conditions, the necessary steps to complete property transactions can now start to take place.… Read More
A recent High Court decision sets out the consequences of not including a clear pricing mechanism and scope of works in the contract.… Read More
Government announces changes to bright-line test and interest deductions on residential property income.… Read More
All private rentals must comply with the Healthy Home Standards within 90 days of any new or renewed tenancy after 1 July 2021, with all private rentals complying by 1 July 2024.… Read More
While getting a “handy mate” to do work on your property at “mate’s rates” may seem like a good idea at the time, it can create problems later on.… Read More
Change is coming to the Building Act to allow more exemptions for building consents, saving costs and time for homeowners looking to upgrade their property.… Read More
Buying property during a pandemic requires taking a few precautions. Here’s our top five tips you need to know before you sign up for your first home.… Read More
The loosening of restrictions under Alert Level 3 means, subject to certain conditions, the necessary steps to complete property transactions can now start to take place.… Read More
The construction sector is among the hardest hit by the steps taken to address COVID-19. With the outbreak forcing a nationwide lock down (and more restrictions to come), the terms of standard construction contracts may no longer be suitable for the current landscape. … Read More