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Property Speaking 6, May 2011

3 May 2011. by Johnston Lawrence.

In this issue of Property Speaking: 

  • The Solicitor’s Approval Clause and how it cannot be used to cancel an agreement on a whim
  • Christchurch Earthquake – adapting to the issues around buying

Fineprint, Autumn 2011

4 April 2011. by Johnston Lawrence.

Some important and very useful information in this issue of fineprint including:

  • Gift Duty Abolition – Coming into force at 1 October 2011, how it will affect many New Zealanders
  • Dying without

Rural eSpeaking – Autumn Edition

14 March 2011. by Johnston Lawrence.

In this Autumn edition, we have articles on:

  • Personal Property Securities Act: Grappling with section 53 in a livestock purchase
  • Leasing the Farm: Can be a practical solution
  • Over the Fence

Trust eSpeaking – Autumn Edition

7 March 2011. by Johnston Lawrence.

In this edition, we have articles on:

  • Gift Duty Abolition: from 1 October 2011
  • Rush to Trust – or Maybe Not? Careful on relationship property issues
  • What Might Happen with Future Trusts

Rural eSpeaking 4, December 2010

2 December 2010. by Johnston Lawrence.

In this issue you can read articles on:

  • Access to the Outdoors: Unlocking the gates to your property
  • Water, Water Everywhere: Now a finite resource
  • Over the Fence: 90-day trial periods

Fineprint, Spring-Summer Edition 2010

24 November 2010. by Johnston Lawrence.

A bumper issue: Power to the People – increased government power supply investment impacts on landowners — Crown Retail Deposit Guarantee – an update — Gift duty to be abolished from October 2011 — Going… Continue reading

Trust eSpeaking – Spring Edition 2010

27 September 2010. by Johnston Lawrence.

In this September edition, which is bigger than usual so we could include current material on the Crown Guarantee (see Page 5), we have articles on:

  • Appointment of a Law Firm Partner as

Commercial eSpeaking – Spring Edition 2010

27 September 2010. by Johnston Lawrence.

In this issue we have stories on:

  • New Patents Bill: Software patent strategy in New Zealand
  • 90-day Trial Period Provisions on Trial: Employers get first written warning
  • Business Briefs: Major employment

Property Speaking, Issue 4: August 2010

30 July 2010. by Johnston Lawrence.

Transferring Assets during a Relationship – Can have implications under the Property (Relationships) Act – Landlocked Land – How can you get reasonable access? – Property Briefs – Personal Property Securities Register – registering a… Continue reading

Rural eSpeaking, Issue 3: July 2010

23 July 2010. by Johnston Lawrence.

Selling the Farm to Foreigners – Overseas Investment Act 2005 – Occupational Safety and Health – The rural perspective – Over the Fence – Increase in GST – Lack of ease in easements – Building… Continue reading

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