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First Home Partner gone, but Home Start Still Available
As at 29 September 2023 First Home Partner which was a shared ownership scheme run by Kainga Ora has been cancelled.
First Home Partner was a shared ownership scheme designed to help aspiring first home buyers that didn't quite have enough deposit to buy a home that met their needs. According to Kainga Ora's website, "the scheme is now fully subscribed and therefore we (they) will not be accepting any new applications…
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”.
Mortgagee Sales - Conducting them and avoiding them
If you happen to be interested in a mortgagee sale property, can you purchase it at all and how does a mortgagee sale auction differ from an ordinary auction? These are the questions we will explore in this article.
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.
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.
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.
Can I buy a house during the lockdown?
Yes it is still possible to start the process for buying a house during a lockdown and even in some cases complete settlement. Here are the things you can do:
Property Settlements During State Of Emergency
Settlements that do not involve movement of people are still continuing under the following conditions
2019 ADLS Agreement Changes for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate
Buying or selling a house? Beware of changes to the ADLS agreement for sale and purchase of real estate
New Healthy Homes Standards - What You Need to Know
We’ve all seen the stories in the news recently about the new insulation requirements for rental properties. But how did these requirements come about and what else does a landlord have to do?
Buying a property? Why you should seek legal advice first!
Remember, when you enter into an agreement to buy or sell property – you are legally binding from the time it is signed by both parties. If you are the purchaser, you must make honest and reasonable attempts to satisfy the contract conditions.