If you are in the position to repay your mortgage early to your lender, you can. If you have a fixed interest rate that has not expired, however, you will technically be breaching the loan by repaying early.
With an increasing number of Kiwi couples divorcing later in life, contracting out agreements may be your saving grace to avoid your partner taking half of what you view to be yours on separation or death.
The government has announced a suite of changes to the Companies Act 1993 aiming to improve fairness and the ease of doing business in New Zealand. The reform is expected to take place in two phases.
When a parent dies and leaves their child or children out of their will, those children are entitled to bring a claim against their parent’s estate under the Family Protection Act 1955 (FPA).
For New Zealanders with overseas assets, ensuring your estate planning arrangements are in order requires careful thought and consultation... We outline some of the key legal considerations, highlighting potential issues that may arise if these factors are not properly addressed.
Court of Appeal Confirms Uber Drivers as Employees and new proposed 'Gateway' test for contractors.
We all want to look after our families – both during our lives and after we die. One way you can make sure that your family is looked after when you die is by leaving behind a clear, well-drafted will.
The finance condition is the most common condition included in an Agreement for Sale and Purchase for a buyer’s benefit.
When buying a property, you are usually entitled to one pre-settlement inspection. This inspection is typically done during the week before settlement, although it can be completed at any time.
There are many rights and obligations that affect both tenants and landlords at the beginning, during and at the expiry or earlier termination of a commercial property lease.
