Six common mistakes for home buyers to avoid
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The traps to avoid to help ensure your experience buying a property is an exciting and positive one.… Read More
Owning property together: joint tenancy vs tenancy in common
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Joint tenancy and tenancy in common are two ownership structures available to people who want to own a property together, in their personal names. What’s best for you?… Read More
The Notary Public – the third arm of the legal profession
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Notaries are lawyers appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury to officially witness signatures on legal documents. WRMK has one Notary Public, Steve Wong.… Read More
Building a house? Make sure your contract has you covered
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If something goes wrong, then your building/construction contract is the document that covers disputes, remedies and processes to help eliminate arguments.… Read More
Lochinvar, the OIA and the lessons from Crafar
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Before “Dirty Politics” emerged as the story of the 2014 election, overseas investment in New Zealand farm land was the issue in the spotlight.… Read More
When is a Sale and Purchase Agreement really unconditional?
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Many people think that if there are no special conditions in their Sale and Purchase Agreement, then their agreement is unconditional, but this is not the case.… Read More
Home insurance changes
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The the insurance system is moving from ‘replacement cost’ insurance to what is known as ‘sum insured’. Sum insured means that homes are insured for up to a maximum specified amount. … Read More
Breach of easement – neighbours at war?
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Many people will own properties that have the benefit of or are subject to an easement over a neighbouring property or their own.… Read More
Are you interested in protecting New Zealand’s environment?
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The Exclusive Economic Zone & Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill will regulate the area of sea, seabed and subsoil from 12 to 200 nautical miles offshore.… Read More
Buying at a mortgagee sale
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Buying a property at a mortgagee sale can be risky. However, you can manage that risk by being careful and taking certain precautions. … Read More