by Elise Cole | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog, First time buyers, General property Law, Unit Titles
There has been a significant increase in the number of unit titles throughout New Zealand. They are a form of ownership that is widely accepted by owners and by bankers alike. But they have their own idiosyncrasies so it’s worth taking time to understand how they...
by AlexanderDorrington | Aug 12, 2019 | Fresh Business Thinking
Discerning buyers know you get what you pay for. But lawyers are not great at communicating the value provided by their services. We prefer the end results to speak for themselves. There is a flaw in this somewhat arrogant approach, however. Particularly when...
by AlexanderDorrington | Apr 30, 2019 | Blog, General property Law
Enduring powers of attorney (EPA) are for everyone. It’s common to think that only the elderly need to put enduring powers of attorney in place, but the reality is everyone should have them. Preparing enduring powers of attorney means you get to choose who makes...
by AlexanderDorrington | Mar 18, 2019 | General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Trusts
Last week alone I received four instructions where children were providing financial support to their ageing parents. This was a surprise because my instructions are usually from parents helping children buy their first home, due to the high house prices. ...
by Rachael Stevenson | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog, Fresh Business Thinking
Today, Friday 8th March, we celebrate International Women’s Day. This year the theme is #balanceforbetter. Although in 2018, 50% of practising lawyers were female, there is still room to create balance in our industry. AlexanderDorrington is not representative,...