Property & Rural
We advise on all aspects of property law and all types of transactions – residential, commercial, rural and Maori land. Advising on property law has been a core part of our legal practice since our firm was founded 75 years ago.
We have extensive experience and local knowledge in this area. Our lawyers, legal executives and assistants work as a team to handle everything from straightforward house sales and purchases through to large property developments.
For many people, their home will be the biggest asset they own in their life, therefore, it is crucial that a person buying or selling property has sound legal advice to help protect their interests and avoid costly mistakes. We provide prompt, reliable advice, in terms that are easy to understand.
We also handle large subdivisions and construction and infrastructure projects. Our experts in resource management, farming and forestry, and Maori land law can assist as required.
We provide legal advice on:
- Buying and selling a house
- Building a house – advice, building contracts, disputes
- Mortgages and guarantees
- Property sharing agreements
- Residential tenancies – agreements, advice, disputes
- Retirement villages and rest home care
- Subdivisions
- Buying and selling commercial property
- Finance, mortgages, guarantees and securities
- Tax and GST
- Leases and licences
- Construction and projects
- Property development and subdivision
- Securities Act – compliance, objections
- Farms, orchards and forests
- Maori land
- Auctions and tenders
- Caveats
- Cross-leasing
- Easements and covenants
- Trespass
- Unit titles
