he Court of Appeal looks at how costs for remedial works should be shared at Auckland’s Shangri-La apartments. Wikipedia notes Shangri-La is meant to be a...
Recently a US client asked me whether New Zealand Courts enforce non-compete/restraint of trade covenants (Non-Competes) against the sellers of New Zealand businesses. If New Zealand...
Next month the Government will begin to introduce a new Health and Safety (H&S) regime in its bid to achieve a 25% reduction in workplace fatalities...
Earlier this year the Christchurch Council lost its accreditation as a building consent authority. It failed to meet criteria necessary for the accreditation.
Most residential property developers use the NZS 3910 standard form of building contract. It's used for infrastructure works for a subdivision or for building high-rise apartments.
Developers commonly become members of the body corporate committee, especially if units remain unsold or it is a staged development, so as to retain control.
Agents and lawyers – they have always been down the list in the popularity stakes. Property developers have not fared much better. Real estate agents have...
It's tricky – anticipating what the bank will want; especially if your plan is to change lenders once development funding is needed. It definitely involves wearing...
The increasing demand for housing in Auckland has fueled a return of residential apartment developments. The availability of affordable apartments could be seen as a welcome...
Introducing propertyROOM.co.nz. A way to ensure potential buyers of residential property receive proper explanations about issues in the title and LIM reports. Read more about the...
The Consumer Law Reform Bill is almost ready to be passed into law. The Commerce Commission signals the new law might be in place as early...
Limitation periods are relevant to all sorts of issues you come across each day. For any new contracts that are currently being negotiated and for any...