If employers take only one thing out of the sacking of one of Australia’s best rugby players it should be this – in certain circumstances, an employer does have an interest, and the right to be interested, in an employee’s behaviour outside of the workplace.
Ashley-Jayne Lodge
With more couples choosing to invest a significant amount of money in their engagement ring, when an engagement is called off, the question of who keeps the ring can be contentious and have a significant impact on the division of property between partners or spouses.
On 1 February 2002 the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 heralded in new rules regarding parties’ rights to property on the breakdown of a relationship, or on death. After 15 years of operation it is now being reviewed.
Property syndication – what you need to know about public investment
The Auckland District Law Society (ADLS) produces the standard Agreement for Sale & Purchase of property used in New Zealand. If you have ever bought or sold property in New Zealand you will most likely have signed one at some point. ADLS have made some subtle but wide ranging changes to ...
Recent tax changes in relation to property transactions could have an impact on your Trust - find out here whether you will have to apply for an IRD number for your Trust and why.
When buying a property, can you rely on a building report which has been obtained by the vendor?
Shifting premises can be a big job and it is important to get the lease’s details correct from the start. Here are our top 10 tips for a tenant who is entering into a new lease agreement.
Trying to sort out an insurance claim on a cross-lease property can be very difficult as consent is needed from all neighbours whether deciding to repair, rebuild or sell "as is where is" after accepting a cash settlement.
With the re-building of residential and commercial properties by property owners and insurance companies now being well underway, it is important to ensure you are clear regarding any easements registered against your title.
There are so many things to think about when it comes to rental investment properties. This guide aims to clarify key areas of the RTA.
Like the snow guns on Coronet Peak, Queenstown’s construction industry is currently all guns blazing.
Vendors should be made aware of the perilous consequences of failing to provide a pre-settlement disclosure statement or an additional disclosure statement within the prescribed time periods.