Restricted building work and the licensed building practitioner’s regime
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From 1 March 2012, sweeping changes to the Building Act and its building regulations come into effect. … Read More
If I am buying a property do I have to pay a deposit?
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Most sellers will require a deposit to be paid and there is a provision in the standard Agreement for Sale and Purchase for it.… Read More
View blocked by neighbours’ trees
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A nice view is an attractive feature for a property. Houses are often built in ways that take advantage of the property’s view. It can be distressing when that view becomes blocked by your neighbours’ trees.… Read More
You act for the bank as well?
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Clients coming to New Zealand from the United Kingdom and Australia are often surprised that New Zealand lawyers can (and customarily do) act for both the client who is purchasing land and buildings and the Bank or other lending institution which is advancing the funding for the purchase.… Read More
Onerous protection: the new unit titles rules
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The Unit Titles Regulations 2011, while designed to protect members of the public, it imposes considerable obligations on persons involved.… Read More
How not to evict a tenant…
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The rules that apply when you evict a tenant are tricky. If you get it wrong it can cost you dearly, as this landlord found out.… Read More
How much should you pay at a mortgagee sale?
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You should not pay full price when you buy a property at a mortgagee sale. There are major differences that apply to these contracts and the price should reflect that.… Read More
Is your land title limited as to parcels? Where is your boundary?
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In New Zealand we have an expectation that the boundaries of land we own are precisely defined. Generally that is the case.… Read More
Can you require your neighbour to contribute to your boundary fence?
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The Fencing Act 1978 makes the occupiers of adjoining lands liable to contribute equally to work on a fence on the common boundary. However, to ensure that your neighbour contributes to a fence is not always that easy.… Read More
What are easements?
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Always check the title when buying a property. This is done by a conducting a title search of the property. This article is focused on a small part of a title search – easements.… Read More