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Can I cancel a Sale and Purchase Agreement after signing?
26 April 2013 3:41 PM | No Comments
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The hidden costs of buying a house
26 February 2013 6:23 AM | 7 Comments
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Mixed use of holiday homes
07 December 2012 2:56 PM | No Comments
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4 Checks to do before buying a property at Auction
06 December 2012 9:49 AM | No Comments
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Can you buy at Auction without a 10% deposit?
05 December 2012 11:06 PM | No Comments
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Buying leasehold is a risky business
11 November 2012 11:47 PM | No CommentsThe risks of purchasing leasehold property have again been highlighted in the media this week with apartments at Scene Three on Beach Rd in Auckland City facing an increasing of ground rent of up 470%. This means that owners of a small one bedroom apartment who were paying $1400 per annum could now be paying $8000 to the Ngati Whatua o Orakei Maori Trust
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IRD focus on property dealings
08 October 2012 12:49 AM | No Comments
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Conditions Archive
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Can I cancel a Sale and Purchase Agreement after signing?
Posted on April 26, 2013 | No CommentsAn Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate is a legally binding document. In some countries there is a “cooling off” period giving you a few days to change... -
Sunset Clauses – what are they and when to use them?
Posted on September 7, 2012 | 2 CommentsA Sunset Clause is a clause (also known as a condition) that can be added into a Sale and Purchase agreement when putting in an offer much the same way... -
Mortgagee Auctions – Buyers beware!
Posted on February 4, 2012 | 5 CommentsThere may be some bargain properties up for grabs at mortgagee sales but buyers need to beware. Purchasing at mortgagee auction is not without its risks. Buying a property at auction is... -
The Lawyers role in Private Property Sales
Posted on August 2, 2011 | No CommentsThe number of private sale contracts (properties being sold without a real estate agent) coming through my office has increased substantially over recent times so I imagine it would be... -
Dont risk buying a leaky home
Posted on July 16, 2011 | 2 CommentsIt is estimated that over 42,000 homes constructed in New Zealand are likely to be leaky. Generally these houses have been poorly constructed and built from materials that have not... -
The wording of builders report conditions
Posted on March 14, 2011 | No CommentsMost astute purchasers realize the importance of getting a building inspection done before committing to purchase a property. They do this by inserting a specific condition (clause) in the Sale and Purchase agreement making... -
Pre-settlement inspections
Posted on February 7, 2011 | No CommentsWhen you are purchasing a property under the standard NZLS Sale and Purchase Agreement you have the right to do a final inspection of the property prior to settlement (except in the... -
Its risky relying on a finance condition to get out of a Sale and Purchase Agreement
Posted on January 17, 2011 | No CommentsIt is a common misconception among purchasers in New Zealand that so long as they have a finance condition in their Sale and Purchase Agreement they will be able to... -
Buying a House – The 7 essential steps
Posted on December 14, 2010 | 1 CommentBuying a house can be complicated with the potential for many factors to go wrong along the way. Getting the right advice at the right time and following these 7... -
Owning a slice of paradise – Foreign ownership of property in NZ
Posted on November 11, 2010 | 4 CommentsNew Zealand’s climate, lifestyle and breathtaking landscapes make it an attractive destination to overseas investors. In the recent United Nations Report on The Real Wealth of Nations, New Zealand was... -
What conditions do I need in a S&P Agreement?
Posted on September 27, 2010 | 8 CommentsBuying a property is a big investment, often the biggest individuals make in their lifetimes making the Sale and Purchase Agreement one of the most important documents they will ever...
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