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

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

Six common mistakes for home buyers to avoid

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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