by Debra Dorrington | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog, General property Law
The Real Estate Authority (REA) recently launched a new website: settled.govt.nz. It provides information useful for both property buyers and sellers new to the process in New Zealand. Written for the residential market, it takes an independent look at property...
by Denise Marsden | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, General property Law, Sale and Purchase
NEW LEGISLATION: A new bill has been passed extending the ”Bright Line Test” for residential land to 5 years. 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...
by Denise Marsden | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog, General property Law, Sale and Purchase
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...
by AlexanderDorrington | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog, General property Law, Trusts
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...
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...
by Denise Marsden | Oct 31, 2017 | Blog, Fresh Business Thinking, General property Law
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...
