Modifying or extinguishing restrictive covenants

A restrictive covenant is a contract between two parties that is restrictive in nature; a…

Leaving chattels under a Will

There is a presumption often made by the will maker that they can leave the…

Recent Change to the Bright-Line Test

The new rules around the bright-line test have been hard to miss in recent days,…

A guide to KiwiSaver withdrawals and First Home Grants

The KiwiSaver first home withdrawal and First Home Grants are two completely separate processes. However,…

Rules and Regulations for Evicting a Tenant who Refuses to Leave

With over 34 percent of people in New Zealand renting the property they live in,…

Importance of a Pre-Settlement Inspection

The excited purchasers have found the property and the deed is done – the agreement…

Fixture or Chattel – Why should I care?

When buying or selling property, fixtures are generally included automatically, whereas chattels are not. This…

Changes to Building Consents

Six new exemptions to the Building Act 2004 (“the Act”) have been added, along with…

The Dog Control Act 1996 Explained

Dogs are one of the most common domestic pets in New Zealand. Dogs provide companionship,…

Settlement day – does the vendor have to remove rubbish from the property?

Buying a new house is a positive experience and looked forward to by all purchasers….

Should you Refinance?

What is it? Mortgage refinancing is the process of replacing an existing mortgage with a…

Mortgage free holiday overview

During these unprecedented times with COVID-19, the term mortgage free holiday has been heard more…