Property

Summer is something that all Northlanders look forward to, but before you dust off your speedos, now is the perfect time to check your pool satisfies all of its legal requirements.… Read More

In the final part of our Backyard Subdivision series, we discuss the different types of insurance that come into play during a development project, and the need to get specialist advice.… Read More

In the fifth of our six-part Backyard Subdivision series guest author Bob Turnbull from ANZ Bank discusses obtaining finance and dealing with your bank. … Read More

In the fourth of our six-part Backyard Subdivision series we discuss the ins and outs of the building process and how to manage compliance.… Read More

In the third of our six-part Backyard Subdivision series we discuss the importance of surveying and the issues to be aware of on your property’s title. … Read More

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

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

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

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

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