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Occupation Right Agreements
When a person moves into a retirement village, they are usually only paying for a right to occupy a particular unit, and can be surprised to learn they will...
Ex Files: Separate Property and Relationship Property
Ex Files: Separate Property and Relationship Property When couples have been living in a de facto relationship (or have been married or have been in a...
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Enduring Powers of Attorney (“EPAs”) are documents in which you appoint a trusted person to make important decisions on your behalf whilst you are alive, but...
Subdivisions – What Do You Need to Know?
Are you considering subdividing your property? Subdivisions may seem a daunting and complex process by many, but with the right team of professionals at your...
Employment Article
Below are some questions/answers that we’re hearing frequently in the uncertain times that we live in at the moment from both employers and employees. Can my...
Buying a Franchise
Franchise businesses have become very common in New Zealand over the last 20 years (often replacing the traditional small standalone businesses). Franchises...
Family Protection Act Claims
Family Protection Act 1955When a person passes away, and leaves a close relative out of their will, the Family Protection Act allows that person to make a...
Statutory Demand – Will email service suffice?
Recently we were engaged by a client to issue a Statutory Demand for unpaid invoices dating back to 2018. A Statutory Demand is used by a creditor where a...
Succession and Relationship Property
Most of us are concerned with what happens to our property when we die however, a lot of us don’t do anything about it to prepare for this happening. If you...
What you need to know about your commercial lease during the Covid-19 level 4 lockdown and how to get help
These are difficult and uncertain times for New Zealand business owners and landlords. Many businesses have been excluded from entering their premises during...
