Property Ownership Options Explained
When buying a property it is important to consider what the best form of ownership is for your situation. This will differ depending on if [...]
June 2017
Top 5 mistakes made buy home buyers
I see a lot of Sale and Purchase Agreements! My firm has 3 Auckland branches and a mobile legal service – this means we get [...]
How avoid buying properties with weather tightness issues
Most people in New Zealand have heard about “Leaky Home Syndrome” that has effected many houses constructed during 1994 to 2005 suffering from weather-tightness problems. [...]
Land Tenure in New Zealand and Crossleases
If you are looking to purchase a property it is essential that you understand what type of property you are purchasing and the implications of [...]
Payment of Deposits and confusion surrounding the word
There is much confusion surrounding the word “deposit” among purchasers in New Zealand, especially first home buyers. This is because the same term is used [...]
What to look out for when buying a farm
Buying a farm or rural property is not as simple as buying a residential property in the city. […]
What happens if you can’t make your mortgage repayments?
Life does not always go according to plan. Sometimes unexpected obstacles like bills, sickness, loss of a job or business make it difficult to keep [...]
Foreign Ownership of Property in New Zealand
Can foreigners purchase property in NZ? The answer is generally yes, a non-resident can purchase a regular house or section of land without any [...]
June 2010
Builders report conditions – watch the wording!
Most astute purchasers realize the importance of getting a building inspection done before committing to purchase a property. They do this by inserting a specific [...]