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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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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... -
IRD focus on property dealings
Posted on October 8, 2012 | No CommentsEach year the Inland Revenue Department sets internal goals and decides which industries it will focus its efforts on investigating in the upcoming period. One of this years targets are... -
Deposit confusion
Posted on August 3, 2012 | No CommentsThere is much confusion surrounding the word “deposit” among purchasers, especially first home buyers. This is because the same term is used by different parties (like agents, banks and kiwisaver funds) with... -
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... -
Landlords Risk Insurance – Do you really need it?
Posted on May 10, 2011 | No CommentsThe current situation Anecdotally very few Landlords have landlord risk insurance. Why? Is it because they simply do not know about it? Answer Unlikely. Is it because they do not... -
Due diligence clauses and why Vendors dont like them
Posted on April 27, 2011 | 1 CommentDue diligence clauses are great for purchasers but vehemently opposed by vendors and agents -
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... -
Guidelines for Managing your Trust
Posted on December 27, 2010 | 1 CommentA Family Trust is a common vehicle for the ownership of property in New Zealand. It has really become quite fashionable to have a trust in some circles and many... -
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... -
Property Ownership Options Explained
Posted on November 15, 2010 | 2 CommentsWhich property ownership option is right for you? Trusts,Companies, LAQC's, LTC's Limited Partnerships, Joint tenants and tenants in common... -
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... -
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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