A Separation agreement is a legally binding document negotiated between two parties who have decided to end their marriage or relationship. Under section 21A of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976, spouses or partners can settle their differences concerning property owned during the relationship in this way.
Read MorePerhaps you’ve been hearing the term “refinance” a bit more in light of the current interest rate discussions.
The term “refinance” refers to the process of replacing your existing loan with one bank to a new loan with another.
Read MoreHave you recently entered into a relationship with someone? Or, do you have assets you want to protect? Perhaps you simply want to know more about ways you can protect your assets when entering into a relationship.
Read MorePurchasing a home is a significant investment, and with a housing market on the continued rise (dips aside), it is often not something that can be done alone.
In our latest blog we explore the risks and benefits for each party considering undertaking a joint purchase.
Read MoreMoving into your new home and discover the vendor has left some unexpected items behind? Within this blog we explore some of the remedies that are likely available to you.
Read MoreTrustees, if you’re still coming to terms with the Trusts Act 2019, the new Tax Administration (Financial Statements – Domestic Trusts) Order 2022 (the Order) is set to further increase compliance obligations. The Order sets out minimum standards and new disclosure rules for financial statements prepared by trusts.
Read MoreRequisition Provisions are becoming more relevant lately. But not for the reasons you would perhaps think...
In our latest blog we explain the relevancy of requisition provisions to your Sale and Purchase Agreement, and how they may impact the release of settlement funds.
Read MoreAttention: First home buyers/borrowers, turns out you might be able to continue to pay for your Netflix account after all!
Read MoreCross leases are a complicated form of property ownership in New Zealand but don’t knock them until you understand them!
Read MoreEvery now and again following pre-settlement inspection, issues arise…
Read MoreWhat actually is a LIM?
LIM stands for “Land Information Memorandum”. If you’re still not feeling much wiser, we don’t blame you…
Read MoreAs house prices around the country continue to soar we are seeing more parents wanting to help their kids step onto the property ladder. Read on to learn how you can help your kids get on the property ladder?
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