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Irrespective of age or marital status it is highly recommended you have Enduring Powers of Attorney. For many, the last thing that you would want, in the event of your having a serious accident or health issue where you lost legal ...
One of the steps any property buyer should take is to check to see if the buildings and additions on the property were properly permitted or consented by the local council. And while it may not dissuade you from buying a ...
The Things You Ought To KnowKiwisaver has two features to help you buy your first home: The Kiwisaver Home Start Grant The Kiwisaver First Home Withdrawal. Kiwisaver Home Start GrantThis was introduced on 1 April 2015 replacing the Kiwisaver First Home Deposit Subsidy. Like ...
In our Winter 2014 Business Law Update we summarised the main changes to the consumer protection laws that are likely to affect businesses with effect from 17 March 2015. Of the various aspects of the new regime, one area that is ...
The need for Employers to follow “proper process” in all respects.Mr G was employed as a forklift driver for a period of three years up to his dismissal for serious misconduct. Mr G was dismissed for “using threatening language” towards his ...
Disputes between neighbours can arise over a variety of issues and, ideally, you and your neighbour will be able to resolve any problem by discussing it together. However, if necessary, the law may be able to help resolve the matter. Unfortunately, ...
It is generally understood that by holding property such as a house in a Trust a spouse or de facto partner will be prevented from subsequently being able to bring a successful claim in respect of that property in the event ...
Being in a de facto relationship will impact on whether (and to what extent) the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”) applies to you. With that in mind, any couple that is not married or in a civil union, should be ...
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