Onerous protection: the new unit titles rules

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…

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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