The Legal Lowdown

Ever wondered what Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing Terrorism actually is? We break it down for you right here.

Budget 2022 announced that house cap prices will be removed for first home buyers and there's an increase in first home grants. Read on for all the details.

If you're not a fan of dealing with finance, then don't! A mortgage broker’s role is to help you arrange finance that meets your particular needs in a personalised, unbiased manner. Let them do the grunt work for you!

Purchasing a property? Do your homework and get a Land Information Memorandum (commonly referred to as a LIM Report) first.

The last few years have been a stark reminder that nothing is certain in life. Covid-19 has thrown businesses, homes and incomes into disarray for many of us and the financial strain is real.

When it comes to discussing your property with your legal advisor they may well mention Easements. But what do they mean?

Approximately half of people that die in New Zealand do not have a Will. A will is a document to record how a person wishes for their property to be distributed when they pass away. If a will maker has young children it is also a way to appoint a guardian to be responsible for making decisions in respect of those children until they reach the age of majority.