by Debra Dorrington | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog, General property Law
The Real Estate Authority (REA) recently launched a new website: settled.govt.nz. It provides information useful for both property buyers and sellers new to the process in New Zealand. Written for the residential market, it takes an independent look at property...
by Denise Marsden | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, General property Law, Sale and Purchase
NEW LEGISLATION: A new bill has been passed extending the ”Bright Line Test” for residential land to 5 years. The Bright Line Test was introduced as part of the Taxation Act 2015. It requires income tax to be paid on any gains from residential property that is...
by Jourdan Griffin | Mar 27, 2018 | Blog, Commercial property
Denise and Jourdan Hawaiian style Regatta racing action Auckland city from the water It’s been a long wait between sailings so after a 10 year break, we were delighted to sponsor The Property Council’s regatta again. On Thursday15th March 2018, the sold-out event...
by Denise Marsden | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog, General property Law, Sale and Purchase
You will have seen media reports of expected changes to the Overseas Investment Act. They implement the government’s plans to restrict the sale of houses to people who are not New Zealanders. The submission period has been extended and submissions close 16 February...
by Jourdan Griffin | Jan 17, 2018 | Blog
We are pleased to announce the Property Council AlexanderDorrington Regatta is back! The last time we were on the water for this Regatta was 10 years ago. Either bring along your own boat, or borrow one of the boats along with the skipper from the Royal New Zealand...