Is your certificate of title “limited as to parcels”?

by AlexanderDorrington | Oct 3, 2018 | General property Law, Sale and Purchase

If the certificate of title for your property is “limited as to parcels” it means that the area and boundaries of your land are not correctly defined or guaranteed. There are two possible reasons for this. The surveyor’s plan may have had insufficient...

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...

Converting your cross-lease title to fee simple

by AlexanderDorrington | Sep 5, 2018 | Blog, Cross-lease, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Subdivisions, Uncategorised

Don’t assume converting your cross-lease title will be a complicated and expensive task. With the right people engaged to carry out the work, you can save a lot of time, money and unnecessary administration. Here at AlexanderDorrington, we have carried out many...

Should you invest with friends?

by AlexanderDorrington | Aug 28, 2018 | Blog, Commercial property, Fresh Business Thinking, General property Law, Sale and Purchase

Are you considering investing in property with friends? In today’s escalating property market it is becoming more common. The subject of friends pooling their resources came up recently in a property investment chat group. There were tales of financial success,...

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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Why would you need a trust?

by AlexanderDorrington | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog, General property Law, Trusts, Uncategorised

  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...