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Case Law Update: Mainzeal – Directors Beware
Last week the Supreme Court released its long-awaited decision in Yan v Mainzeal Property and...
Unit Titles Act Changes 9 May 2023
Get ready, here's a rundown of the changes: If you are currently selling units, either off the...
First Home Partnership Scheme
Progressive Home Ownership Helps Kiwis take their first step onto the property ladder ...
Are you being unreasonable?
If you own a leased property or you are a tenant, take a moment to consider if you are...
Contracting Out Agreements / Relationship Property Agreements – what they do and why you might want one
We are seeing more and more clients in relationships wanting certainty around the assets they own....
Vendor Warranties
Vendor warranties - Promises worth keeping We all make promises at different points in our lives....
Life As A Lawyer At AlexanderDorrington
An Interview With Denise Marsden, Director How many lawyers do you have at AlexanderDorrington? ...
The Sunset Clause
What is it and why would you need one? A sunset clause is a clause in a contract that allows a...
A Guide to Admission For Aspiring Lawyers
Admission as a graduate of a New Zealand University Congratulations! You have completed your law...
The Incorporated Societies Act 2022
The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (“new Act”) gained royal assent in April 2022. The Act...
Objecting against a designated resolution
When undertaking a major unit title redevelopment, you must first obtain the consent of all owners...
Construction Companies and Builders Beware!
The High Court has recently passed judgement in the case of Palmer v Hewett Building Limited &...
Legal matters
If you’ve bought or sold property, are building a house, carrying out a property development, leasing a property, are thinking about succession planning, trusts or wills, setting up an EPA, or any other legal issues, these articles may answer some of your questions.