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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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The hidden costs of buying a house
Posted on February 26, 2013 | 7 CommentsA house is an expensive purchase – everyone knows that, but there are additional costs associated with purchasing a property that buyers often forget about. 10 costs that are commonly... -
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... -
Crossleases and other forms of land tenure.
Posted on July 20, 2011 | 4 CommentsIf you are looking to purchase a property it is essential that you understand what type of property you are purchasing and the implications of this. There are various types of... -
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... -
The Economy – back to the Bad Old Days?
Posted on March 4, 2011 | No CommentsAs a Company we’ve seen some pick up in housing market activity. For a lot of clients not directly involved in property related industries this is almost a “Perfect Storm”... -
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... -
Payment of Deposit on property transactions
Posted on January 11, 2011 | 4 CommentsA deposit is not a legal requirement of an agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate, however most Vendors require that one be paid as it shows that the... -
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... -
Trust FAQ’s
Posted on December 6, 2010 | No CommentsTrusts have been around for centuries and are still a popular vehicle of property ownership and asset protection in New Zealand today. Despite this many people still dont undertand the... -
Buying leasehold property in NZ- pro’s and cons
Posted on November 30, 2010 | No CommentsWhat is leasehold land? Leasehold is a form of property ownership whereby you own the buildings and any other improvements on the site, but you lease or rent the land from a... -
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... -
So you want to be a farmer?
Posted on October 29, 2010 | 1 CommentBuying a farm or rural property is not as simple as buying a residential property in the city. There are many additional factors whcih you need to be aware of... -
Don’t forget the chattels!
Posted on October 8, 2010 | 3 CommentsAn important but often neglected part of a Sale and Purchase Agreement is the chattels list. A chattel is any moveable item that is not permanantly attached to the land... -
Conveyancing FAQ’s
Posted on October 4, 2010 | 5 CommentsWhat is Conveyancing? Conveyancing refers to the process of transferring title of a property from one owner to another. In New Zealand this process is generally handled by Lawyers (Solicitors) and more... -
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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