Property law

 

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Look no further for expert and common-sense advice in all property law matters.

Whether you are a first-home buyer, a retiree wanting to downsize or an experienced developer looking to complete a complex subdivision, our property law team will provide expert support and assistance to help ensure a successful property transaction.

We firmly believe that there is no such thing as a standard sale or a routine purchase when dealing with assets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. That is why we pride ourselves on thoroughly checking all documentation, alerting our clients to any potential issues and dealing with any problems that arise.

Buying and selling residential property

If you are buying a property, we can advise you on what conditions you need to include in your agreement and what checks you need to make to ensure that the property you are buying meets your requirements.

If you are selling a property it is important to understand what warranties or guarantees you are making when you sign the agreement.

We will guide you through the entire conveyancing process and advise you on any issues that may arise.

Mortgages and refinancing

Fast and efficient service with all mortgage-related transactions, including refinancing, debt consolidation and restructuring.

Subdivisions

We assist clients with both large and small-scale residential subdivision projects.

Commercial sales and purchases

We can help with the conveyancing process, including the following:

  • Drafting/checking agreements for sale and purchase
  • Checking leases
  • Searching and checking titles
  • Arranging and checking LIM reports
  • Checking company office records
  • Preparing mortgage and other security documents for banks
  • Preparing GST tax invoice and settlement statement
  • Completing conveyancing aspects of sale and purchase

We can advise you on the terms of any lease that might be in place on the building, or assist you with finding out information from the council on zoning requirements etc.

Rural, farm and lifestyle properties

We can assist you with the conveyancing process, including:

  • Checking terms and conditions for the sale or purchase of rural properties
  • Including farming provisions
  • Checking Fonterra share clauses
  • Assisting with GST provisions of the agreement
  • Checking titles, LIM reports, valuation reports etc
  • Drafting/checking Fonterra share and supply transfers
  • Checking easements and covenants
  • Checking sharemilking contracts
  • Completing settlement statements and GST invoice
  • Arranging and preparing bank documents and bank security documents
  • Completing Land Information New Zealand requirements

We can advise you on what types of conditions or clauses you need to put into your agreement for your benefit or protection. We will work with your farm advisor and accountant to ensure that your requirements and obligations are carried out.