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.
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
Read our articles on property law
What is a LIM Report and why we recommend purchasers get one.
3 May 2024
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.
Developer Contributions
3 April 2024
A development contribution is a one-off charge imposed on new developments as a contribution to any growth-related costs relating to infrastructure required for the development. The reason that these are imposed is commonly to contribute to a cities long-term growth.
