From Dreaming to Buying: Your Fast-Track Guide with our Quick Checklist
Make your home-buying journey smoother, smarter, and stress-free with our concise and easy-to-follow guide. 1. Know Your Budget Just like planning a road trip, you need to know how far your fuel (in this case, money) can take you. Crunch some numbers, see what you can afford monthly, and don’t forget to factor in ongoing […]
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If an employer has to reduce their migrant employees below 30 hours, is the migrant in breach of their visa?
Employees hours are governed by the arrangement provided within their individual employment agreement. To reduce an employee’s hours on a regular basis would require a written variation to the terms of the employment agreement. Processes for variations are generally dealt with within the employment agreement itself. Reducing hours for migrants on Essential Skills Work Visas, […]
What effect do easements have when buying land?
When considering buying property, you may hear the term ‘easement’. An easement is a legal instrument that gives someone rights to use another person’s land in some specified way. Under the Land Transfer Act 2017 the terms around easements have been modernised, but the fundamental principles around easements remain unchanged. The new terms emphasise the […]
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Who is responsible if your goods are damaged during freight?
Are you moving out of town or sending goods anytime soon? If the answer to this question is yes, you may want some insight as to what happens if your goods get damaged during freight and what you can do about it. Are you covered? The Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 governs the various […]
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Retirement village living: pros and cons
The number of retirement villages is only likely to increase to accommodate our ageing population. Retirement villages are an attractive option because they can offer a good balance between living independently and having access to support and healthcare. Villages comprise independent living options in a townhouse, villa or apartment, and (as needs increase) serviced apartments, […]
Sold! But will my property profit be taxed?
Buying and selling property has generated substantial income for many New Zealanders – especially in today’s booming housing market. If you buy residential property with the intention of selling and making a profit, that profit has always been taxable. But the Government has now added another layer to this subjective test of intention known as […]