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Read news articles and our blogs interpreting legislation, court cases and highlighting property industry trends. Our experts bring you informed opinion and insights.
What’s it really like to work here?
We’re currently advertising for a new legal secretary because we’re super-busy! So it seems timely...
Could this be the beginning of the end for cross leases?
I went to the Environment Court last week; mainly out of curiosity. A case was being heard that...
Residential investors have your say: government plans ring-fence for rental losses
In her recent blog Denise Marsden discussed the extension of the bright line test for residential...
New REA website – recommended reading for property newbies
The Real Estate Authority (REA) recently launched a new website: settled.govt.nz. It provides...
Bright Line Test extended from 2 to 5 years
NEW LEGISLATION: A new bill has been passed extending the ”Bright Line Test” for residential land...
Report from the Property Council AlexanderDorrington Regatta
Denise and Jourdan Hawaiian style Regatta racing action Auckland city from the water It’s been a...
Have your say on changes to the Overseas Investment Act and Residential Development
You will have seen media reports of expected changes to the Overseas Investment Act. They...
Property Council AlexanderDorrington Regatta 2018
We are pleased to announce the Property Council AlexanderDorrington Regatta is back! The last...
Why you need to get your Will right
Holiday season and a new year gets many of us thinking about those important jobs we need to get...
Settling SugarTree – a large apartment sell down
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Easing the way for drones
Commercial uses for drones Dr Catherine Ball is a world leader in the non-military...
Future-proofing the legal design of subdivisions
There is a lot of discussion around the physical design of subdivisions and how that impacts the...
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If you’ve bought or sold property, are building a house, carrying out a property development, leasing a property, are thinking about succession planning, trusts or wills, setting up an EPA, or any other legal issues, these articles may answer some of your questions.