Vendor supplied reports and disclosures
The general rule of thumb when you buy a property is that the more information you can find out about the property, the better. Sometimes, the information you are interested in will be…
Rent reviews in commercial leases
Two of the most important considerations for parties to a commercial lease are, ‘What is the annual rent?’ and ‘How and when can the rental amount be reviewed?’ The answers are always found…
Using AI in your business
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed from a futuristic concept to a mainstream tool used by many businesses on a daily basis. The exponential growth of AI in recent months/years is…
Key things to know before buying a home
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. It’s exciting, but it can also be overwhelming – especially if you’re a first-time buyer. A person buying or…
Firearms reform 2025
The government is currently undertaking a comprehensive reform of our firearms laws; it aims to modernise the Arms Act 1983 which it considers to be outdated and overly complicated. The…
Property law updates
The government recently announced a reform to the Overseas Investment Act 2005 that would allow overseas residents with a New Zealand investor residence visa to buy or build a property to…
Preparing to sell your home? 8 essential checks
Selling your house is exciting – but it can also be stressful if you’re not prepared. Getting the legal side of things right from the start will save you time, money, and potential…
Supporting Local Creativity: Sculpture Northland 2025
This year’s exhibition was an amazing celebration of local and national talent, set in the beautiful grounds of Whangārei Quarry Gardens. As a firm, we were thrilled to be among the…
Vacant possession: What does it mean?
Vacant possession means that you receive the property without the previous owners, tenants or their possessions (not included in the chattels being sold with the property) still occupying…
Updates to healthy home standards
First introduced in 2019, healthy home standards are the minimum legal standards expected of rental properties in New Zealand. These include: