Doing your homework on property in a heated real estate market
The property market has started 2021 in the same way it ended last year – very busy! Check out our top tips for avoiding disappointment when buying.
Key considerations before granting a sublease
Surplus office, retail or warehousing space? If you are thinking of subletting, here are some key things to consider before granting a sublease.
Building or Renovating? – Addressing Delays in Building Contracts
Written by Wynyard Wood Partner Arthur Chung There is nothing worse for a builder or an owner than when a building project is delayed. A liquidated damages (LDs) provision for delays (and a [...]
The conveyancing process is more complex than you might think
Handing over property from one entity to another is a complicated process. Getting legal help can smooth things out a little.
What do you need to know about purchasing a retail space in New Zealand?
When it comes to leasing or purchasing retail space, there is no one more important to your success than a conveyancing lawyer.
Buying a unit at a retirement village: What do you need to know
Purchasing property in a New Zealand retirement village comes with a number of legal conditions that are set out by the legislative framework.
How recent and future legislative changes affect Auckland developers
As Auckland continues its unprecedented population growth, a number of government agencies are making an effort to govern expansion through legislation.
Evicting a Commercial Tenant
The Property Law Act 2007 (“the PLA”) sets out a process that must be followed before a commercial tenant can be evicted, and the lease terminated. The PLA process, even in cases where [...]
Residential Tenancy
Most people agree recording an agreement in writing at the outset of an arrangement is pragmatic. The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 ("the Act") requires landlords and tenants to have a written tenancy agreement. [...]