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
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.
Common Pitfalls of a Purchaser in Conveyancing
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
Important Changes to House Insurance article. – Introduced by Tina Hwang
Download – August 2013
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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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.
Download– July 2013
If you are considering going through a Unit Title Survey the following information outlines
the general process by Hampson & Associates Ltd.
Download – July 2013
Ross Dillon Explores code compliance in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake.
Download – May 2013
“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
Download – November 2012
NZ Law Awards Winner
Download – November 2011
QCL Infosheet on FAP
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QCL Leaky Building – options infosheet
Download – September 2011
QCL Infosheet on Mortgage Disclosure
Download – September 2011
QCL on GST Changes from 1 April 2011
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QCL checklist for lawyer
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Formal Requirements for Caveat
View/Download – December 2007
Easement Checklist
View/Download – December 2007
Cross Lease Titles
View/Download – December 2007
Summary of 8th Edition Sale and Purchase Agreement
View/Download – December 2007