Anti-Money Laundering Requirements
Before we start legal work for our clients, we are required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism...
Costs of Settlement vs Cost of Litigation When Separating
We often advise on the benefits of settlement. Initial costs of settlement may seem high in the scheme of day-to-day expenses. However,...
Purchasing a House? We have your pre-settlement checklist
The pre-settlement inspection is to ensure that the purchaser can inspect and be satisfied with the condition of the property before it...
Duties and Obligations as a Trustee
The overall concept of a Trust is simple. It is an arrangement that allows for a third party (i.e., Trustee), to hold assets on behalf of...
DIY Relationship Property - What You Need to Know
Relationship Property DIY – It can be costly! As they say at Mitre 10: “DIY…it’s in our DNA!” But, when it comes to dividing relationship...
Fences - Who's Responsible?
We are in the middle of a construction boom, there are many new subdivisions being opened up and, well, as a rural land owner you often...
First Home Buyers
Buying your first home? No idea where to start? Sometimes we wish there was a hand to hold, or a map to read to get to our final...
Options for First Home Buyers
A house purchase is often the biggest asset (and debt) a person will take on during their lifetime. Rising house prices in Auckland mean...
Water Easements
A dry Summer is a timely reminder to consider the importance of water easements, particularly for rural properties. An easement grants...