ArticleBuying off the planOften the hardest part of buying off the plan is the conflicting interests of all the parties. New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleNew real estate sale & purchase agreements - important changes to be aware ofThe changes in these new editions of the ADSL sale and purchase agreements are subtle but deceptively wide ranging.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleResidential property developments with communal facilities – less regulation a possibilityA consultation paper which has been released will affect all residential property developments with communal facilities.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleIn the press: P contamination in residential homesA clean-up of the average residential home ranges from $1,000 to a few hundred thousand, depending on the contamination.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleRecent changes to the Overseas Investment regimeThe Overseas Investment Office (OIO) is also taking an increasingly proactive role in monitoring overseas investment.New ZealandGovernment, Public SectorCavell Leitch
ArticleImportance of insurance in buying a homeHouse insurance is absolutely crucial, and when borrowing from lenders to complete a house purchase, it is compulsory.New ZealandInsuranceDuncan Cotterill
ArticleBasic rules about landslipsOutlines some basic legal rules about landslips.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleNew Zealand-wide Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) restrictions – what you need to know as an investorFurther LVR's are being introduced by the Reserve Bank to counterbalance the apparent continuing rise in house prices.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleSpecial housing areas legislation extendedThe government needs to extend the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act before it expires on 16 September.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionChapman Tripp
ArticleThe potential pitfalls of parent kindness in helping children into their first homeThere may be issues, if your child is already in a relationship or if they get into one after the property is purchased.New ZealandFamily and MatrimonialCavell Leitch
ArticleCompetition within the rural zoneShould the rural zone be a working environment or is there room to accommodate an increase in residential lifestylers?New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleDishonest real estate agents bewareDishonesty is taken seriously when applying to be a salesperson, who must be a fit and proper person' to be licensed .New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleBorrowing against commercial property - be prepared for tougher banking practices What can you do as an investor to prepare for these new requirements?New ZealandFinance and BankingCavell Leitch
ArticleAn overview of mortgagee salesMortgagee sales offer a chance to buy a cheaper property but require thorough due diligence before signing the contract.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionDuncan Cotterill
ArticleCOVID-19 - Buying and selling houses – What can you expect?Many people are concerned about their house sales and purchases, confirmations and settlements, during COVID-19.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleKiwiSaver rules tweaked for second chance withdrawalsPrevious homeowners with low assets may be able to access their KiwiSaver funds to buy a home, regardless of income.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleReal Estate Agent complaint numbers fall again - Statistics for 2022-23Real estate industry is doing well to reduce formal complaints.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionWynn Williams
ArticleUnderstanding KiwiSaver and the First Home Deposit SubsidyCertain first home buyers may be eligible to drawdown some KiwiSaver moneys and also for a First Home Deposit Subsidy.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleProperty: Make sure it's a first house and not a P houseWhen meth is manufactured or used, a wide range of poisonous, explosive, and extremely flammable chemicals are used. New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch