Subdividing – The Legal Process
Subdividing land may seem like a straightforward process. However, there are a number of steps involved before a resource consent can be applied for by your surveyor. These steps can include: Ideally, your lawyer should review the resource consent application and investigate any limitations or restrictions on the land’s record of title before an application … Read more >
Terms of Trade: More Than Just a Template
Terms of Trade: Invisible when they work, costly when they don’t. It’s easy to treat terms of trade as paperwork: something to tick off, ideally with a template and minimal fuss. But terms of trade aren’t just legal formalities, they’re the rules your business runs on. Get them right, and they quietly do their job. … Read more >
Flexible Legal Financing for Family Law Matters
We have partnered with JustFund as a practical and compassionate solution for clients who need support covering legal costs. Through our partnership, eligible clients can access a flexible line of credit to help manage legal fees and expenses, with nothing to repay until after a settlement is reached. Unlike traditional lenders, JustFund does not look … Read more >
On Shaky Ground: Understanding New Zealand’s Proposed Earthquake-Prone Building Reforms
New Zealand is proposing changes to its earthquake-prone building (EPB) regulations through the Building (Earthquake-prone Building System Reform) Amendment Bill. Current System The current system, introduced in 2017 under the Building Act 2004, uses the New Building Standard (%NBS) to assess risk and requires buildings under 34% NBS to be strengthened or demolished. District Councils are … Read more >
