alisha, Author at Harkness Henry Lawyers

The ‘Foreign Buyer Ban’ – The Changes Which Apply to Residential Land

19 October 2018

The Overseas Investment Amendment Act 2018, which is set to bring significant changes to the Overseas Investment Act 2005, will come into force on 22 October 2018. This means that any agreement for sale and purchase of real estate signed on or after this date will be subject to the Act’s new restrictions and requirements.

Covenants in Gross under the Land Transfer Act 2017

3 September 2018

In November this year, the Land Transfer Act 2017 (“LTA”) will replace the Land Transfer Act 1952. The purpose of the new Act is to modernise and simplify the law in relation to the transfer and use of land in New Zealand.

Land covenants – check before you purchase a property

2 July 2018

Before you purchase a property, it is important to check the title to the property to see if there are any land covenants registered. The land covenants may contain restrictions, for example, on what you can build on the property and how you may use the property.

15 May 2018

Buying a property can be stressful, whether it's your first home or a new investment property for your portfolio. As lawyers, we want to make that process as smooth as possible. This article will give you the information you need, to help us, help you.

A Trap for Businesses on the Sale of Motor Vehicles

1 May 2018

Did you know that unless one of the limited exceptions in the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 applies, if your business in any period of 12 consecutive months sells more than 6 motor vehicles, for example to staff or to any related company, other than via a registered motor vehicle trader (dealer), the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Traders will require you to register under that Act as a motor vehicle trader or face prosecution?

13 March 2018

Many parents would like to be able to help their child purchase their first home. So, if you are a parent, what is the best way to help?

Christmas shopping – know your consumer rights before purchasing

5 December 2017

As a consumer in New Zealand, every time you purchase goods or services from a supplier in trade, the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“the Act”) provides you with certain protections against the supplier of those goods or services (and possibly against the manufacturer). This article will provide a summary of the workings of the guarantees under the Act, and of the concept of extended warranties.

10 November 2017

If you have a legal interest in a property, you must take all steps necessary to prevent the trees on that property from causing damage to your neighbour’s property. This is because, at law, every person has the right to the ordinary use and enjoyment of their land.

Discipline in amateur sports clubs

12 October 2017

Volunteering to be an administrator of an amateur sports club can be very fulfilling, but it can also be very stressful and confusing. This is especially when you are called upon to deal with internal disputes within the club or disciplinary issues involving members. This article will help guide administrators on how to approach disputes or disciplinary issues either within the club or with outside parties.

Leases and Natural Disasters

7 September 2017

A natural disaster can have devastating effects on business operations. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant under a commercial lease, it is important to obtain legal advice both before you enter into the lease and in the aftermath of a natural disaster. This article considers some of the issues to discuss with your lawyer.

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