Today, on 22 October 2018, a new law came into force which affects every person buying residential property in New Zealand. If you are signing a Contract to buy residential property in NZ, you must read this. Under the Overseas Investment Act 2005 every person buying a residential property must
I have had the pleasure of being part of the Advisory Group for the Ministry of Justice in relation to the Anti-Money Laundering Legislation (a lot more interesting than it sounds). Ok, before you doze off or flick over to the next page, THIS COULD AFFECT YOU. Why? New Zealand
Living in a digital age has changed our lives. We bank online, order groceries online, share photos through Facebook, spend time in virtual worlds, tweet, blog, surf, and let’s not forget Google has the answer for just about everything. Most people have created their own “digital footprint”. Have you ever
“We’ve found it, our new home!” Whether the property is a do up, has a wonderful view, or it is inundated with Pokemon, the purchase of property will be one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime. As a first home buyer, let’s see how KiwiSaver and
Many years ago in a dusty solicitor’s office, as part of purchasing your first home, you signed a Will. Then you met Mr/Ms Right, settled down into domestic bliss and produced three children. But what about your Will? Isn’t it time for an update? Some reasons to update your Will
