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5 Golden Rules for Purchasing Property

Thursday, 11 March, 2010 | Sarah Blaney

Buying a property is probably the biggest financial transaction that most people will ever enter into.  But how do you ensure that the property is safe to buy?  A recent example shows what not to do.

Sarah and Andrew had been going to open homes for months.  Finally they found a property which they instantly fell in love with.  They had been looking for so long, and were worried… Continue reading

Expectations 2010

Thursday, 11 March, 2010 | Ronette Druskovich

After a quick review of the media, everything we are hearing about 2010 is much more positive than it has been for the last few years.  Here are a few predictions together with actions you may need to take:

Inflation:

• Should you be looking to fix your mortgage rate in the next 6 months?
• If your assets are likely to appreciate with inflation, should you look

Long Awaited Bill Has Second Reading

Monday, 1 March, 2010 | Claire Coe

The long awaited revamp to the laws around Unit Titles has taken another step forward with the recent second reading of the Unit Titles Bill…

The current law dating back to 1972 covers unit titled properties (e.g. apartments and some freestanding houses).  Parliament is set to update the legislation to make unit title developments more flexible and fix some of the shortcomings.  The new Unit Titles Bill has now… Continue reading

Have You Separated? Are You Thinking of Separating?

Thursday, 18 February, 2010 | Fiona McGeorge

If you’ve just separated or you are thinking of ending a relationship then you’ll have lots of questions about what your legal rights are, and what property or money you’re entitled to. 

Under the Property (Relationships) Act, if you’re married, in a civil union or have been in a de facto relationship (usually this means living together) for more than three years, then the presumption is that all assets… Continue reading

Funding for Housing on Maori Land

Wednesday, 10 February, 2010 | Campbell Duncan

On 3 February 2010, the Housing Minister, Hon. Phil Heatley, announced that Maori who want to build on their ancestral land may have an opportunity through a partnership between Housing New Zealand Corporation and Kiwibank.

Minister Heatley announced that the Crown will be stepping in as guarantor for qualifying home loans.

The partnership provides an opportunity for Maori to build, purchase or relocate a house on multiply-owned Maori… Continue reading

FREE First Home Buyers Seminar

Wednesday, 3 February, 2010 | Claire Coe

At Rianey Collins Lawyers we can guide you through the home buying process.  Take advantage of our FREE First Home Buyers Seminar.

Call us today to reserve your place on 0800 11 37 33 or enter your details below and submit… Continue reading

FREE First Home Buyers Seminar

Wednesday, 3 February, 2010 | Claire Coe

At Rainey Collins Lawyers we can guide you through the home buying process.  Take advantage of our FREE First Home Buyers Seminar.

Call us to day to reserve your place on 0800 11 37 or enter your details below and submit… Continue reading

Proposed Changes to the Unit Titles Act … What You Need to Know

Thursday, 26 November, 2009 | Claire Coe

Unit Titled properties include most apartments and some freestanding houses which include multiple units.  Particular owners own their own their specific units and a share in the common property and a Body Corporate manages the common property and has other legal obligations.

The Unit Titles Act 1972 has governed these types of developments for decades and now Parliament is seeking to amend the law to make setting up these… Continue reading

The Defaulting Mortgagor Won’t Move! A Potential Issue With Mortgagee Sales

Thursday, 1 October, 2009 | Claire Coe

Natalie and Mike had been traversing the newspaper for a new property for a few months.  They had heard that mortgagee sales were a good way to go as you might get  a property cheaply, so were very excited when a property they really liked came up for sale by the mortgagee. 

They bought the property at auction and settlement took place quickly.  Issues arose though when they parked… Continue reading

FREE First Home Buyers Seminar – 12 November 2009

Wednesday, 23 September, 2009 | Claire Coe

At Rainey Collins Lawyers we can guide you through the home buying process.  Take advantage of our FREE First Home Buyers Seminar.

Call us today to reserve your place on 0800 11 37 33 or click below on the date and time that best suits you and enter your details and submit.

Thursday 12 November 2009 @ 12:00pm

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