Why would you need a trust?

by AlexanderDorrington | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog, General property Law, Trusts, Uncategorised

  We offer a holistic approach to property law. That’s why we have a specialist practice area for trusts, estates and succession planning. Helping our clients preserve their assets is an integral part of what we do. This is the second in a series of...

Interpreting repair and maintenance covenants in leases entered after 1 Jan 2008

by Denise Marsden | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog, Commercial property, General property Law, Leasing

Repair and maintenance obligations in commercial leases have featured in a number of recent cases. Let’s take a close look at one…   In Brian Green Properties (1971) Limited v Bindon Holdings Limited CA484/2016 [2017] NZCA 284 (6 July 2017), the Court...

Anti-money laundering legislation impacts law firms

by Rachael Stevenson | Jun 5, 2018 | Blog, General property Law

Have your ID and proof of address ready for inspection please! From 1st July you will need to jump through a few hoops when you instruct a lawyer.  Phase 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT) comes into play so...

Lease renewal – was the lessee entitled to relief?

by Denise Marsden | May 29, 2018 | Blog, Business Law, General property Law, Leasing

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What’s it really like to work here?

by Rachael Stevenson | May 4, 2018 | Blog, General property Law, Vacancies

We’re currently advertising for a new legal secretary because we’re super-busy! So it seems timely to peer behind the glass at what it’s really like inside our company. A boutique firm Although we’re recognized as a leading firm in NZ’s real estate industry,...

Could this be the beginning of the end for cross leases?

by Debra Dorrington | May 3, 2018 | Blog, Cross-lease, General property Law, Subdivisions, Uncategorised, Unit Titles

I went to the Environment Court last week; mainly out of curiosity. A case was being heard that will impact significantly on people who own cross lease properties. It was an application to the Environment Court for a decision on whether a cross lease conversion to a...