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“the use to which the asset was being put before the relationship ended” In a recent High Court decision,H had been in a de facto relationship with Wfor over 4 years. Prior to commencement of that relationship Hhad purchased a Maserati car and retained it throughout the relationship.Hclaime...
Complying with the Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Act 2018 New Zealand has one of the highest rates of Family Violence in the developed world. Over 500,000 New Zealanders are estimated to be victims of Domestic Violence, and 40% of these – approximately 200,000 people – are in paid em...
Well it’s that time again. Springtime and the time when many of you think about listing your property for sale and/or purchasing a new home.There have been a lot of stories in the news about whether now is the time to buy or sell. We certainly do not know what the future might bring but always...
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Brad Williams to a more senior position at our Pukekohe office.Brad joined our Manukau office in 2017 as a law clerk. He was subsequently admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. Brad has quickly developed a wide range o...
What is bright-line test? The bright-line test is a clearly defined rule that determines whether tax should be paid on capital gains from sale of residential property (with some exemptions). The bright-line test rules have applied to residential land sales since 1 October 2015 and initially imposed...
A reverse mortgage loan is quite different from a standard bank term loan secured by a mortgage and repaid over a term of years. It is therefore important that you receive independent legal advice about the terms of the loan and the mortgage and that those are clearly explained to you. The major...
Buying Your First Home The purchase of your first home can be an exciting chapter in your life. We understand that it can also be a stressful process given the amount of new information and to-do lists. Engaging our specialist property lawyers before you sign an agreement can help alleviate this...
As the Auckland urban sprawl continues, particularly in the South Auckland areas, we are seeing an increase in clients entering into land and build packages. These types of purchases are particularly popular with first home buyers as there are larger Housing New Zealand Home Start grant incentives...
Maori land is described by the Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 (“TTWMA”) as a taonga tuku iho of special significance to Māori people. The purpose of TTWMA is to promote the retention of Māori land in the hands of its owners, their whānau, and their hapū, and to protect wāhi tapu; and to f...
Situations occasionally arise where a landowner wishes to gain access over their neighbour’s land for the purpose of undertaking repairs or alterations to their property. Such situations typically arise because there are physical impediments that prevent the landowner from undertaking the rele...