Property

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?

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.

Are you looking for a home and thinking about paying for a house on land owned by a friend or family? This article provides a brief summary of the important legal issues you need to consider if you are planning such an arrangement.

Is a solicitor's approval condition an easy way to cancel an agreement for the sale and purchase of real estate, if the purchaser changes his or her mind?

If you are considering purchasing a cross lease property, then it is important to understand what the term “cross lease” means, and what the issues are when purchasing a cross lease property. This article provides an explanation of what a cross lease property is, an overview of cross lease terms, and issues regarding insurance.

This article explains what a caveat is. It gives examples of when you may want to lodge a caveat and explains how a caveat is removed.

This article provides an explanation of some of the commonly used terms in property law.

Unit title developments are an increasingly common form of property ownership in New Zealand. If you are considering purchasing a unit title property, it is important that you understand how unit titles operate. This article outlines some of the important issues you will need to consider.

This article explains what the term "paper road" means, how you can find out where a "paper road" is located, and provides some information on the upkeep of "paper roads". The term "stopping of a road" is also explained.