Are there benefits of converting cross lease titles to fee simple? Cross leases are a type of title which were favoured in the 1960s by developers as a means to complete a subdivision in a flexible, expedient and less costly manner when compared to fee simple subdivisions. Cross leases are made up of two components. …
Are you looking to rent out a residential property? Here’s what you need to know about advertising your property and charging rent in light of the recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. Advertising If you list your property for rent, you must list the rental price. A prospective tenant may voluntarily offer to pay …
Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act have now been in effect for several months. We answer some questions from landlords on ending a tenancy. Can I give my tenant notice to end the tenancy? A landlord can no longer end a tenancy without a valid reason. Under the new rules, a landlord can only …
The Government is proposing changes to intensive winter grazing regulations in order to address practical challenges raised by stakeholders. These regulations are set out in the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 (NESF), which were introduced as part of the Government’s Essential Freshwater reforms. A Discussion Document setting out the proposed changes …
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The Government is proposing changes to natural wetland provisions in the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 (NESF) and the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPSFM). Both documents were introduced as part of the Government’s Essential Freshwater reforms and introduced strong regulatory protection for natural wetlands. The proposed changes respond …
A significant case in relation to development contributions was recently decided by the High Court, in relation to Hamilton City Council’s (HCC) development contributions policy (DC policy) and its application. Development contributions are a funding tool for territorial authorities to charge those undertaking developments a portion of the capital expenditure cost necessary to service growth …
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The health, safety and wellbeing of our team, communities and clients is of the highest concern to Holland Beckett Law. Consequently, we take very seriously the guidelines and policies put into place by the Ministry of Health and Government, whilst at the same time trying to be flexible and responsive to the needs of all …
Our response to COVID-19 – Level 2 Health & Safety Protocols Update Read More »
An earlier version of this article was published on 23 August 2021. This revised version was published on 7 September 2021 to reflect the mandatory record keeping rules now being in force, and to include information published by the government after 23 August 2021. New Zealand is famous world wide for its Covid stopping Lockdowns. …
Auckland is currently in COVID-19 Alert Level 4 with the rest of New Zealand currently at COVID-19 Alert Level 3. Many families/whānau with children in shared care / “custody” arrangements will have questions about how contact will work during Alert Level 3 and 4. Urgent situations where the safety/wellbeing of you or your child is …
In New Zealand, there is a general legal presumption that once you have been in a de facto relationship for three years, relationship property is to be divided on a 50/50 basis if you separate or one of you dies. You and your partner can agree to divide your relationship property in a way that …
