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...

Property developers – should you encourage early nomination?

by Debra Dorrington | Oct 9, 2018 | Blog, Building, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Unit Titles

Are you a property developer mid-way through your apartment build?   Have you decided not to apply for an exemption to the new OIO requirements (and save the $25,500 fee)?   You might want to consider encouraging your buyers to nominate this month.  This is...

The Overseas Investment Amendment Act 2018

by Denise Marsden | Oct 1, 2018 | Blog, Building, Fresh Business Thinking, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Subdivisions, Unit Titles

We review the imminent law change from a residential property developers’ viewpoint. Sale of residential land in NZ to overseas persons From 22 October 2018, the sale of residential land in New Zealand to an overseas person will require consent from the Overseas...

What type of bond is best for your construction project?

by Denise Marsden | Jun 20, 2018 | Blog, Building, General property Law, Subdivisions

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Settling SugarTree – a large apartment sell down

by Bonnie Prior | Nov 17, 2017 | Blog, Building, Commercial property, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Unit Titles

[dt_gap height=”10″ /] https://www.alexanderdorrington.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/SugarTree-settlement-day.mp4 Time lapse video of our office on settlement day.   Bonnie Warburton’s behind the scenes glimpse at five crazy days.   Attempting to...