Affordable housing, tough problems, tougher solutions

On 4 July 2024, the Coalition Government introduced its plan to fix our housing crisis consisting of five interlocking actions.

Relationships can be complicated waters to navigate at the best of times, but it can become even trickier when thought needs to be given to relationship property matters.

Lending money to your children to buy their first home can be a generous and life-changing move, but it’s essential to consider the legal implications before proceeding.

The Trust Act 2019 outlines the obligations of trustees, and when taking on a trusteeship an individual or company must be aware of the risks involved.

Trusts and succession

Letter of Intent

Greenwashing

Negative equity on your property?

Contract Compliance

ITS EMPLOYMENT MONTH!

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Trusts Act 2019 also affects executors and administrators of wills

Creditor compromise regime: Another option in insolvency Guest editorial: The economy - tougher times ahead? Love, heartbreak and...death? Make a new will and EPA's when you separate New Incorporated...

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2022 Budget

Senior Associate Scott Donaldson and Senior Solicitor Alice Milne have released episode 3 of their podcast, Off the Record.

Senior Associate Scott Donaldson and Senior Solicitor Alice Milne have released episode two of their podcast, Off the Record.

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Duncan Anderson, Associate, Mactodd Lawyers, Queenstown

Senior Associate Scott Donaldson and Senior Solicitor Alice Milne have started a new video podcast where they address issues in law affecting Queenstown businesses.

Mental health in the workplace Co-ownership arrangements Checking your home is accurately insured Helping your family before you pass away Notifications of privacy breaches increase significantly Post script

Contractors

- Defining a de facto relationship

Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd—Builders' Quantum Meruits Revisited' (2021) 37 Construction Law Journal 207 discusses recent changes to the law in Australia regarding restitutionary claims able to be made...

Buying off the plans New edition of To Trust or Not to Trust Climate Action Toolbox Post-Covid working world An independent trustee Postscript

Rural Leases - Should be more specific

Investment in Farming - A focus on syndicated farm investments The finite supply of water - Water easements Over the Fence - Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill (submissions open),...

The government’s Budget, presented by the Minister of Finance the Hon Grant Robertson on 14 May has addressed, in the words of the Minister, “a 1-in-100 year health and economic...

These helpful checklists will guide you thought some of the most important areas you and your lawyer need to address when purchasing or selling a residential property and also when moving.

Also includes comprehensive checklists to you don't miss out any important step as well as details on how to protect your assets and when you also need to consider a...

Not all investments in NZ require consent from the Overseas Investment Office (“OIO”) but like many countries NZ has controls on overseas investment. Certain land is subject to OIO consent.

This practical guide designed to steer you through the essentials of Family Trusts including: Is a family trust for you? Protection given by a Family Trust. Planning for your life. Duties of trustees and how to run a trust. Costs.

Our local knowledge, experience and expertise will provide you with the support and advice you need for a successful property purchase, regardless of the size or complexity of the transaction.

We have produced a practical guide on buying a home or an investment property in New Zealand in Mandarin.

You’re catapulted into thinking about organising a funeral, whether it will be a cremation or burial and how to organise the day, and then you also need to think about...