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Property law

Most New Zealanders buy or sell property at some point in their lives. The decisions involved are often the most significant financial decisions we make.

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Whether you’re purchasing your first home or you are an experienced property developer, we can provide you with the legal advice you need to protect your property interests. Our aim is to help you achieve your property goals by providing personal service and specialist legal advice about:

  • Buying and selling residential, farm and commercial properties
  • Leasing
  • Subdivisions
  • Building contracts
  • Refinancing
  • Licences
  • Easements
  • Fencing issues

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Essential Tips for Vendors and Purchasers: What Colcroft Holdings v Meadows Teaches Us

The recent High Court Judgment of Colcroft Holdings Limited v Meadows, illustrates important lessons when buying and selling property. Here are some key takeaways that will help you get your ducks in a row if you are interested in buying property.

Implications of Waikato Regional Plan Change 1

What is a LIM Report and why we recommend purchasers get one.

Harkness Henry recommends that all purchasers invest in a Land Information Memorandum (LIM Report) as part of their investigations into a property that they are interested in purchasing.

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