When a relationship breaks down involving a shared home, dividing relationship property can become a complicated matter. An often overlooked yet significant element of this process is known as “occupational rent.” Essentially, this aims to ensure fairness...
Has your Tenant breached their Commercial Lease? What to do! Problem – you have a commercial tenant who is in breach of the lease. How to best deal with this? This guide aims to provide landlords with a structured approach to handling a breach. The idea is to try...
Return to 2 year ‘bright line’ tax rules – good news for residential property owners, but sellers beware. The coalition government has officially affirmed alterations to the ‘bright line’ income tax regulations pertaining to the sale of...
Introduction: Section 18B of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 is a crucial provision that addresses the issue of compensation for contributions made after the end of a marriage, civil union, or de facto relationship. This provision recognises that even after a...
A Guide to Buying or Selling a Business in New Zealand: Are you considering entering the world of buying or selling a business, but find yourself unsure of where to begin? This article aims to provide you with essential insights and assistance to help you navigate...
If you’re planning to build a new fence along a shared boundary there are some important things to consider. It’s essential to understand your rights and responsibilities as well as the possibility of sharing the costs with your neighbour. This article...
