Selling your property in a slowdown
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Preparing a sensible and secure contract can help make sure your sale stays on track.… Read More
A solicitors approval clause is not a get-out-jail-free card
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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
Alert Level 3: can property transactions go ahead now?
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At Alert Level 3, subject to certain conditions, the necessary steps to complete property transactions can now start to take place.… Read More
Hitting the nail on the head – the importance of properly scoping and pricing your construction job
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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
What are the new tax rules for landlords?
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Government announces changes to bright-line test and interest deductions on residential property income.… Read More
A heads up about healthy homes
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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
Using unqualified “tradies” may lead to unexpected consequences
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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
Rule changes mean less red tape for some home projects
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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 your first property during a pandemic – what do you need to know?
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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
Alert Level 3: a breath of life back into the property market?
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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