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Objecting against a designated resolution

by Christine Cechova | Oct 7, 2021 | Blog, Building, Unit Titles

When undertaking a major unit title redevelopment, you must first obtain the consent of all owners materially affected by the redevelopment. Then pass a special resolution (designated resolution) agreeing to the new unit plan (section 68(3) of the Unit Titles Act 2010...

Construction Companies and Builders Beware!

by AlexanderDorrington | Sep 23, 2021 | Blog, Building, Business Law, General property Law

The High Court has recently passed judgement in the case of Palmer v Hewett Building Limited & Anor [2021] NZHC 1460, and in doing so puts construction companies and builders alike around New Zealand on notice.   Ms Palmer entered into a contract with Hewitt...

New builds exempt from Interest deductibility & Bright-line Rule

by AlexanderDorrington | Jul 11, 2021 | Blog, Building, General property Law, Sale and Purchase

In March 2021, the Government announced two law changes:   Residential property investors are now prevented from writing off interest as an expense when paying tax; and The bright-line test was extended from five to ten years, so that investors who buy and sell...

Buying a first home – what I wish I knew…

by Rachael Stevenson | Nov 26, 2019 | Blog, Building, First time buyers, Sale and Purchase, Uncategorised

Elise Brooks is AlexanderDorrington’s youngest Legal Executive, although she has worked in property law for over five years. After saving and researching the market, the time was right for Elise and her partner to jump on the property ladder. She felt pretty...

Building law reform is on the horizon

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...

A new tool for developers

by Debra Dorrington | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog, Building, Fresh Business Thinking, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Subdivisions, Unit Titles

It was a big day on 12 November 2018.  You might not have noticed. An act that has underpinned our land transfer system for 60 years was put to bed and the Land Transfer Act 2017 became effective. That change may not impact on you daily, but some things will impact on...
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