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...

Could this be the beginning of the end for cross leases?

by Debra Dorrington | May 3, 2018 | Blog, Cross-lease, General property Law, Subdivisions, Uncategorised, Unit Titles

I went to the Environment Court last week; mainly out of curiosity. A case was being heard that will impact significantly on people who own cross lease properties. It was an application to the Environment Court for a decision on whether a cross lease conversion to a...

Future-proofing the legal design of subdivisions

by Denise Marsden | Oct 20, 2017 | Blog, Fresh Business Thinking, General property Law, Subdivisions, Uncategorised, Unit Titles

There is a lot of discussion around the physical design of subdivisions and how that impacts the community that is created and the ultimate owners’ use and enjoyment of the land. The legal design is just as important.   Recent agreements I have reviewed for some...

Three consecutive days of settlements for major property developments sets a new company record

by Rachael Stevenson | Oct 17, 2017 | Building, Commercial property, Sale and Purchase, Uncategorised, Unit Titles

On Monday 16th October our team handled settlements for close to 250 apartments and 30 carparks. This huge piece of work was undertaken for property development client, SugarTree. It is the second stage of a three phase development which bridges the suburbs of...

Is a 10% deposit reasonable ?

by AlexanderDorrington | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, Building, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Subdivisions, Uncategorised

A deposit amount is a matter for negotiation between the parties. Whilst the customary figure is 10% it need not always be the rule. The Auckland District Law Society and Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Agreement for Sale and Purchase template (ADLS Agreement)...

Fee funding if you are unable to pay your bill

by Rachael Stevenson | May 31, 2016 | Uncategorised

If you are unable to pay our fees by the due date, we now offer a fee funding opportunity.  You can take up this opportunity with QuickFee. You simply go “Pay our Bill” on our home page.  Enter the invoice number and amount.  You can then choose monthly...