Do you need resource consent to convert cross leases to fee simple?

by AlexanderDorrington | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog, Cross-lease, General property Law, Subdivisions

The decision of Re Mckay [2018] NZEnvC 180 has been released. Don McKay sought a declaration from the court that the conversion of a cross lease to fee simple was not a subdivision. That would mean resource consent would not be required. Debra Dorrington discussed the...

Property developers – should you encourage early nomination?

by Debra Dorrington | Oct 9, 2018 | Blog, Building, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Unit Titles

Are you a property developer mid-way through your apartment build?   Have you decided not to apply for an exemption to the new OIO requirements (and save the $25,500 fee)?   You might want to consider encouraging your buyers to nominate this month.  This is...

The Overseas Investment Amendment Act 2018

by Denise Marsden | Oct 1, 2018 | Blog, Building, Fresh Business Thinking, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Subdivisions, Unit Titles

We review the imminent law change from a residential property developers’ viewpoint. Sale of residential land in NZ to overseas persons From 22 October 2018, the sale of residential land in New Zealand to an overseas person will require consent from the Overseas...

Converting your cross-lease title to fee simple

by AlexanderDorrington | Sep 5, 2018 | Blog, Cross-lease, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Subdivisions, Uncategorised

Don’t assume converting your cross-lease title will be a complicated and expensive task. With the right people engaged to carry out the work, you can save a lot of time, money and unnecessary administration. Here at AlexanderDorrington, we have carried out many...

Should you invest with friends?

by AlexanderDorrington | Aug 28, 2018 | Blog, Commercial property, Fresh Business Thinking, General property Law, Sale and Purchase

Are you considering investing in property with friends? In today’s escalating property market it is becoming more common. The subject of friends pooling their resources came up recently in a property investment chat group. There were tales of financial success,...

No one should be bookless!

by Debra Dorrington | Jul 2, 2018 | Blog, Cause related, Uncategorised

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