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We'll aim to provide updates here on anything important happening in the property law scene in New Zealand.

By Jamie Twigg May 1, 2025
Unlock your first home deposit using your KiwiSaver funds and the Kāinga Ora First Home Grant. Learn the rules, eligibility, and how a property lawyer can help with the process in New Zealand.
February 16, 2021
Buying your first home can be daunting, but it should also be an exciting time. We take a look at what you can expect when buying your first home.
August 3, 2020
If you are getting ready to sign a property agreement for sale and purchase, you may want to make it conditional on solicitor's approval. Find out how that one small condition can give you peace of mind.
November 14, 2019
For the first time since 2012 the Auckland District Law Society and Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has changed the standard Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Property. We take a look at how the changes bring the document into the modern era.
October 11, 2019
Are you wondering what your property lawyer does? Find out what questions you can ask your NZ conveyancing solicitor.
June 19, 2019
We take a quick look at tax, the law and insurance when it comes to running an Airbnb in New Zealand.
March 5, 2019
As our politicians continue to throw the hot topic of tax around, we take a moment to look at what the Tax Working Group actually recommended.
January 30, 2019
The past couple of days have seen both Kiwibank and Westpac announce mortgage rates below 4%.
November 20, 2018
As an email scam hits across the tasman, we take a look at how to avoid New Zealand based property law email scams.
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