Residential Property

Land Transfer Information Requirements

With effect from 1 October 2015, new legislation has been introduced requiring that certain information must be provided when property is bought or sold. A Land Transfer Tax Statement will be provided by your lawyer when the change of ownership of a property is registered with Land Information New Zealand (“LINZ”)

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Common Pitfalls when Buying Apartments off the Plans

Some of the issues to watch out for if you are buying an property from the plans or on a non- standard contract form

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Bright-line Test

Queen City Law lawyer Brett Carpenter looks at the proposed Bright-Line Test. Make no mistake – this is a capital gains tax. It will tax gains made on the sale of residential land sold within 2 years of acquisition.

Download.– August 2015

Common Pitfalls of a Purchaser in Conveyancing

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Earthquake Prone Buildings

Queen City Law lawyer Tina Hwang looks at the laws surrounding Earthquake Prone Buildings

Download.- August 2014

Drug Lab Contamination of Residential Properties

Queen City Law property expert Jan Chen looks at the Aftermath of “Breaking Bad” or The Issue of Drug Lab Contamination in Residential Properties.

Download.- December 2013

House Insurance Changes

Important Changes to House Insurance article. – Introduced by Tina Hwang

Download – August 2013

Leaky Building Promo

Providing a cohesive partnership for leaky building resolution and re-building. Queen City Law and N-Compass Project Managers, two of the best in their respective fields, have joined forces to provide a cohesive partnership for leaky building resolution and re-building.

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Title Review Easements

John Jon Updates the factors and terms surrounding Title Review and Easements.

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Mortgage Checklist

Tina Hwang Updates the things you should know before signing any bank loan documents

Download – July 2013

SUBDIVISION PROCESS

If you are considering subdividing your property then the process below will give you an idea
of what is involved by Hampson & Associates Ltd.

Download– July 2013

UNIT TITLE PROCESS

If you are considering going through a Unit Title Survey the following information outlines
the general process by Hampson & Associates Ltd.

Download – July 2013

Earthquake Code Compliance

Ross Dillon Explores code compliance in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake.

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“Insurance and the Body Corporate” Jan Chen discusses the legal aspects of insurance and body corporates.

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“Common Pitfalls of Vendor” article by Auckland Property Lawyer Tina Hwang on some of the dangers lurking for the seller in a property transaction.

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QCL – Special Conditions

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Common Pitfalls of Buying an Apartment off the Plans

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NZ Herald Article – Seismic Work put at $100b

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NZ Law Awards Winner

Download – November 2011

QCL Infosheet on FAP

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QCL Leaky Building – options infosheet