Perhaps too little attention is paid by overseas buyers to
the Overseas Investment Act ( Act). A
matter of poor due diligence or sheer ignorance could cost hundreds
of thousands, if not more.
By Steven Lee and Genelle Seah - 29 Jul 2019
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For many people trying to purchase their first home,
getting together a deposit is often a daunting thought that may
seem unattainable. There are, however, a number of resources that
you can tap into to help get you to that ever important point where
you can move from paying your landlord's mortgage to paying your
own.
By - 23 Jul 2019
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When buying off the plans, there are a number of extra
terms and conditions which need considering before signing an
agreement. We discuss a few of these below.
By - 15 Jul 2019
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Do you feel that the law always seems to favour the Banks
(the big guys) against the little guy? In Court, the Banks are
always well funded and have technical arguments readily available
to them. All, however, is not lost. The recent Court of Appeal
decision in Bushline Trustees struck a blow
for the little guy.
By Tony Johnson - 9 Jul 2019
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Your child has found the property of their dreams, but
they are a little short on their deposit so you decide to help them
out. Before transferring the money, it is essential you talk to us
about protecting your contribution.
By - 8 Jul 2019
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Martelli McKegg is pleased to announce its recent
achievement of securing an Exemption Certificate for the Jervois
and Lawrence Apartments development in Herne Bay for the maximum
permissible percentage on 27 June 2019. Steven Lee and his team
supported the developer through the process of the application for
the exemption.
By Steven Lee - 28 Jun 2019
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Sometimes the distinction between an employee and an
independent contractor is unclear. In the eyes of the law however,
the difference is profound.
By Terri Gough - 21 Jun 2019
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Employees are said to be a business's greatest asset, but
they can also be its biggest threat. With the rise of the digital
workplace, it's easier than ever for departing employees to steal
intellectual property and confidential information.
By Claire Mansell - 13 Jun 2019
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By law, overseas investors in sensitive land and significant
business assets in New Zealand must be of (and must maintain) 'good
character'. The Overseas Investment Office (OIO)
considers many factors when assessing an overseas investor's
character. The term 'good character' generally means acting
appropriately, including but not limited to not committing any
offences nor contravening any laws.
By Steven Lee and Genelle Seah - 12 Jun 2019
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A complaint of the court system is that justice comes too
slowly and at too great a cost. Is there a way to obtain a
relatively speedy judgment at a reduced cost? For some claims - the
answer is 'yes' and the way to achieve it is to issue summary
judgment proceedings.
By Andrew Steele - 10 Jun 2019
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