By David Stoevelaar, Senior Solicitor. 
The holidays are a time for joy, relaxation and spending time with loved ones, but there is one thing in particular that can ruin everyone’s holidays: a broken Poopsie Unicorn. Knowing your rights as a consumer and how to address such issues can help alleviate the stress and mend such festive tragedies.
Obtaining additional funds from Mum and Dad to help purchase your first home – great! But what are the risks and what do you need to be aware of?
The first thoughts most people have when purchasing their first home is do I have enough for a deposit and am I eligible for KiwiSaver or HomeStart Grant?
By David Stoevelaar, Senior Solicitor. 
GOING, GOING, SOLD!…. Are you a first home buyer and not sure where to start? Or have you found the perfect home but are overwhelmed with how to proceed?
Don’t panic, purchasing property doesn’t have to be stressful. There are some steps you can take to help with the purchase process.
By David Stoevelaar, Senior Solicitor. 
Do you rely on a fireplace or multi burner for heating in the winter or are you looking at purchasing a property with one? If your answer is yes, there are fuel and heating regulations you need to be aware of.