No one should be bookless!
Since January 2005, we’ve worked with Duffy Books in Homes to provide something most children would take for granted – books. We support three schools in the far north of New Zealand, Te Horo, Te Hapua and Tautoro.
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What type of bond is best for your construction project?
There have been a couple of recent decisions concerning bonds under construction contracts. They remind us it’s important to know what kind of bond you are dealing with.
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Why would you need a trust?
We offer a holistic approach to property law. That’s why we have a specialist practice area for trusts, estates and succession planning. Helping our clients preserve their assets is an integral part of what we do. This is the second in a series of articles on personal asset planning.
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Interpreting repair and maintenance covenants in leases entered after 1 Jan 2008
Repair and maintenance obligations in commercial leases have featured in a number of recent cases. Denise Marsden takes a close look at one…
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Anti-money laundering legislation impacts law firms
Have your ID and proof of address ready for inspection please! Since 1st July you need to jump through a few hoops when you instruct a lawyer. Phase 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT) came into play.
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Lease renewal – was the lessee entitled to relief?
A lease is more than a contract. It creates an estate in land. Even when a lessee does not follow a renewal process properly or where there are other questions around a renewal right, the Court more often than not finds in favour of the lessee…
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What’s it really like to work here?
Although we’re recognized as a leading firm in NZ’s real estate industry, AlexanderDorrington is small and in the past we’ve purposely kept it that way. It’s time to peer behind the glass at what it’s really like inside our company.
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Could this be the beginning of the end for cross leases?
Debra Dorrington went along to the Environment Court to listen to a case that will impact significantly on people who own cross lease properties.
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Residential investors have your say: government plans ring-fence for rental losses
A government move to reduce property speculation and decrease house prices is gaining momentum with the publication of an IRD issues paper.
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New REA website – recommended reading for property newbies
A new website, settled.govt.nz recently launched by the Real Estate Authority (REA), is useful for both buyers and sellers new to the process in NZ.
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Bright Line Test extended from 2 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 disposed of within two years of acquisition, subject to some exceptions.,,
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Report from the Property Council AlexanderDorrington Regatta
On Thursday15th March 2018, the sold-out event returned to Auckland’s Waitamata Harbour in its best form yet.
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