Thinking of Developing and Selling ‘Off the Plans’?

December 2021

Chris Egden

Property development can be an attractive investment option for many, particularly for those who have held land for a number of years and are now looking at options for maximizing the value of that land on sale. Property developments can take a ... Read more

COVID-19 and commercial leases – Government Relief

September 2020

Chris Egden

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on commercial leases in New Zealand. Since the nationwide lockdown earlier this year, the Government has announced various forms of relief for both Landlord and Tenants. The focus of the initial changes was to ... Read more

Changes to the ADLS Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate

June 2020

Chris Egden

If you have bought or sold a property it is likely that you have been party to an Auckland District Law Society (ADLS)/REINZ Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate. This is the most widely used form of agreement used for property ... Read more

Assignment of Insurance Claims (Xu v IAG)

September 2019

Joshua Hitchcock

The Supreme Court has released its highly anticipated judgment in Xu & Anor v IAG [2019] NZSC 68. This case centred on the assignment of insurance claims, in particular, the right to receive full replacement value (reinstatement) under an assigned ... Read more

Introduction to the Land Transfer Act 2017

December 2018

Chris Egden

The Land Transfer Act 2017 came into force on 12 November 2018.  The Land Transfer Act 1952 has long been due for review and the new Act is the outcome of this review process.  Some of the more noticeable changes introduced by the new Act are set ... Read more