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…
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.
Debra Dorrington went along to the Environment Court to listen to a case that will impact significantly on people who own cross lease properties.
A government move to reduce property speculation and decrease house prices is gaining momentum with the publication of an IRD issues paper.
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.
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.,,
On Thursday15th March 2018, the sold-out event returned to Auckland’s Waitamata Harbour in its best form yet.
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 2018, so there’s time to have your say if you would like…
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 Yacht Squadron. The afternoon will include a…
Holiday season and a new year gets many of us thinking about those important jobs we need to get to. If you haven’t already made a will; you may want to add this near the top of your list. A will is one of the most important legal documents you ever put in place. However, many people…
Time lapse video of our office on settlement day. Bonnie Warburton’s behind the scenes glimpse at five crazy days. Attempting to settle 270 apartments on one day is no easy task and not for the faint hearted. Whilst the pressure of the SugarTree settlement at times was enormous, the satisfaction at the end…
Commercial uses for drones Dr Catherine Ball is a world leader in the non-military application of drone technology. She highlighted some really important issues for property owners at The Property Council New Zealand National Conference held in Melbourne, 13-15 September. Firstly it’s important to note that there are all sorts of drone use…