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Real Estate Industry Briefed on Financial Advisers Act 2008

19 November 2009. by Sharmala David.

At a recent presentation to a group of Real Estate Agents managing partner John Stevens and special counsel Sharmala David assessed the implications under the new Financial Advisers Act 2008 (the Act) for Real… Continue reading

Fineprint, Spring/Summer Edition: 2009

18 November 2009. by Johnston Lawrence.

Welcome to the Spring/Summer Edition of Fineprint - the quarterly newsletter from Johnston Lawrence in association with NZ LAW Limited. Fineprint, Spring/Summer Edition: 2009

Commercial eSpeaking, Issue 23: October 2009

5 November 2009. by Johnston Lawrence.

Disputes between co-owners of land and the Property Law Act 2007 - if there is no formal agreement; Access to justice through the Disputes Tribunal - monetary jurisdiction claims extended; Business briefs - dramatic changes… Continue reading

Trust eSpeaking, Issue 9: September 2009

1 September 2009. by Johnston Lawrence.

Bankruptcy and Trusts - what to do about bankrupt settlors and trustees; Transfer of Assets to a Trust - a limitation on protection from creditors; How is a Trusts Income taxed - tax on trustee… Continue reading

Property eSpeaking, Issue 1: August 2009

1 August 2009. by Johnston Lawrence.

Buying at a Mortgagee Sale - the pitfalls; Is your Deposit safe? - a tip for property owners; On-selling properties before new titles are issued - there could be tax implications. Property eSpeaking, Issue 1

Financial Advising Franchises Faced with Regulatory Changes

10 July 2009. by Sharmala David.

The Financial Services industry in New Zealand is made up of many of franchises, including some of our biggest brands. The recent introduction of The Financial Advisers Act 2008 will change and regulate the… Continue reading

Fineprint, Autumn Edition: 2009

4 May 2009. by Johnston Lawrence.

Welcome to the Autumn Edition of Fineprint - the quarterly newsletter from Johnston Lawrence in association with NZ LAW Limited.

Fineprint, Autumn Edition: 2009

Fineprint, Spring/Summer Edition: December 2008

12 February 2009. by Johnston Lawrence.

Welcome to the Spring / Summer 2008 Edition of Fineprint - the quarterly newsletter from Johnston Lawrence in association with NZ LAW Limited. In this issue we explain what it means to clients with the… Continue reading

The Residential Property Market

2 December 2008. by Susan Peacock.

Since our merger at the beginning of the year with Johnston Lawrence, the residential property market has contracted considerably and we have noted that there is now considerable pressure on real estate agents to… Continue reading

Property Developers and the Securities Act: Compliance required

2 November 2008. by NZ Law Releases.

Property developers and sub-dividers who sell interests in land involving schemes of unit ownership, along with company or other incorporated structures, or income pooling schemes, must be aware of the need to comply with… Continue reading

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