Learn why obtaining a LIM (Land Information Memorandum) is crucial when buying property in New Zealand. Discover key information a LIM includes, its role in due diligence, and why you should get your own report.
Learn how landlords can address tenant rent defaults under New Zealand's Property Law Act 2007. Explore PLA Notices, lease cancellation, and obligations to mitigate losses while avoiding legal pitfalls.
Struggling with unpaid invoices? Learn about debt recovery options, from letters of demand to statutory demands and court proceedings. Protect your business's cash flow with expert guidance.
Navigate separation with expert legal advice on property division, child arrangements, financial support, and protection orders. Discover tailored solutions to ensure the best outcome for you and your family.
Learn how the Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 2023 protects subcontractors in New Zealand. Understand new trust requirements, reporting obligations, and penalties for non-compliance.
Explore Collaborative Practice, a non-adversarial approach to resolving family law issues in New Zealand. Learn how it fosters cooperation, reduces costs, and supports tailored, respectful solutions for families.
Learn about private nuisance law in New Zealand, including examples, legal elements, and remedies. Discover how to address issues like noise, odours, and encroachment that interfere with property enjoyment.
Explore the Supreme Court’s Mainzeal decision on insolvent trading, its impact on directors’ duties under the Companies Act, and the need for Companies Act reform. Learn how this ruling reshapes expectations for directors managing near-insolvency.
Explore the pros and cons of purchasing leasehold properties in New Zealand. Learn about ground rent, lease terms, rent reviews, and how leasehold compares to freehold. Get expert advice to make an informed decision.
New Zealand’s most commonly used standard form construction contract has undergone a long-awaited review and update in what is now the NZS 3910:2023 form
The Property (Relationships) 1976 (“Act”) sets out the rules for the division and distribution of a couple’s property (whether they are a de facto couple, in a civil union, or married) on their separation or on the death of either of them.