Articles: Property Law & First Home Buyers

Proposed changes to the 'Bright-line' test

The government is proposing to change the current timeframe for the ‘bright-line’ test for property from two years to five years.

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Overseas Investment Act changes

Late last year parliament had its first reading of proposed changes to the Overseas Investment Act (“the Act”). Following consultation, a report is due back in parliament on the 30th of May.

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Changes to LVR restrictions

ATTENTION FIRST HOME BUYERS AND INVESTORS. The dream of owning a home or investment property is about to become a little bit more of a reality, as LVR (loan-to-value ratio) lending limits are set to be relaxed.

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Purchasing land in a development

So you have decided to build your dream home and are looking for land to build on. If you decide to purchase land in a development, the following are some practical points to take into account when making your decision.

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What is a Legal Executive?

A Legal Executive is a person who works as a trained assistant to a lawyer in a legal environment and belongs to the New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives. A Registered Legal Executive is one who is registered with the Institute and is a member of the Institute.

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