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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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On Thursday15th March 2018, the sold-out event returned to Auckland’s Waitamata Harbour in its best form yet.
DetailsYou 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 2018, so there’s time to have your say if you would like…
DetailsWe 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 Yacht Squadron. The afternoon will include a…
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