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Conveyancing and Property Law
New Pet Rules for Residential Tenancies – Landlords and Tenants take notice
Major changes to the Residential Tenancies Act take effect on 1 December 2025, introducing a clearer and more balanced framework for pets in rental properties. ...
Estate Administration
Changes to Probate Requirements: What Families Need to Know
New Zealand’s estate administration rules have recently been updated, making it easier in some situations for families to wind up a loved one’s affairs without ...
Conveyancing and Property Law
Chattels in Sale and Purchase Agreements – Being Clear Matters
When buying or selling residential property in New Zealand, one issue that frequently causes post-settlement disputes is the distinction between chattels and fixtures. Although it ...
Conveyancing and Property Law
Understanding Easements
When you buy or own property in New Zealand, you may come across the term easement. Easements are a common legal feature of land ownership, ...
Retirement Villages
Why Retirement Villages Require Enduring Powers of Attorney
When moving into a retirement village in New Zealand, new residents are usually asked to have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in place. This ...
Conveyancing and Property Law
Trust Property Sales: Simplified Rules but Ongoing Responsibilities
Recent changes to New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT) have eased compliance requirements for family trusts, particularly when selling property. ...