Home > Publication archive > Property
Property
Real Estate Industry Briefed on Financial Advisers Act 2008
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
Welcome to the Spring/Summer Edition of Fineprint - the quarterly newsletter from Johnston Lawrence in association with NZ LAW Limited. Fineprint, Spring/Summer Edition: 2009Commercial eSpeaking, Issue 23: October 2009
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 readingTrust eSpeaking, Issue 9: September 2009
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 readingProperty eSpeaking, Issue 1: August 2009
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 1Financial Advising Franchises Faced with Regulatory Changes
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
Welcome to the Autumn Edition of Fineprint - the quarterly newsletter from Johnston Lawrence in association with NZ LAW Limited.Fineprint, Spring/Summer Edition: December 2008
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 readingThe Residential Property Market
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
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