Stay Informed
Thinking of buying a section? Look before you leap!
Here are some points for you to think about or investigate further when you are considering buying that section.
A Whole New World For Landlords (And Tenants)
On 11 February 2021, the most significant changes to Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“Act”) came into force. These are on top of the changes which took effect from 12 August 2020 and further changes will take effect from 11 August 2021.
Converting your Cross Lease Title
Cross leases were originally developed in the 1960s as a way of getting around restrictive subdivision requirements and saved developers in cost and time. They have however been labelled New Zealand’s “greatest conveyancing issue”.
Auckland's New Three-Story Three Building Housing Rules
Aimed at addressing the New Zealand-wide lack of affordable houses, it requires certain councils (including Auckland) to incorporate new medium-density residential standards into their unitary plans.
Delays with off-plan properties and cancellation of agreements
When trying to cancel a contract, parties often rely on two clauses in off-plan agreements: a sunset date clause or a force majeure clause.
Legal advice is essential before entering into a Building Contract
We are coming across more and more issues with the construction or build of a property and clients who have not received legal advice prior to entering into their contract. In this article we touch on some of these issues.
Thinking of Subdividing – beware of land covenants!
Recent planning legislation changes have seen many local councils define various areas of land that are now zoned for more intensive housing.