by AlexanderDorrington | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog, Building, General property Law
Building law reform comes in waves in New Zealand, and it appears that a set is forming. In April 2019, MBIE released a comprehensive discussion paper that proposed radical reforms to the building industry. This came in response to a growing sentiment that the...
by AlexanderDorrington | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Commercial property, Leasing
Residential investors often perceive buying commercial property as the ‘next step up’. Commercial property can be lucrative but it’s far more complex than you may realise. There are a number of important considerations to bear in mind before taking...
by AlexanderDorrington | 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...
