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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John Jon Updates the factors and terms surrounding Title Review and Easements.
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Tina Hwang Updates the things you should know before signing any bank loan documents
Download – July 2013
If you are considering subdividing your property then the process below will give you an idea
of what is involved by Hampson & Associates Ltd.
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If you are considering going through a Unit Title Survey the following information outlines
the general process by Hampson & Associates Ltd.
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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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Common Pitfalls of Buying an Apartment off the Plans
NZ Herald Article – Seismic Work put at $100b
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QCL Leaky Building – options infosheet
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QCL Infosheet on Mortgage Disclosure
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QCL on GST Changes from 1 April 2011
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