September 16, 2021
Increases to Income and Price Thresholds for First Home Grant
Since 1 April 2021, more New Zealanders can qualify for government assistance to buy their first home. […]
August 30, 2021
Buying Your First Home Using KiwiSaver Funds
But you’re already the trustee of a trust The rules around the use of KiwiSaver have evolved over recent years as […]
July 21, 2021
Bonding Agreements
Bonding agreements can be an incredibly useful tool for ensuring employers can recoup costs incurred for training staff. […]
June 28, 2021
Recent Property Tax Changes
In March 2021, the government announced three changes to property tax rules that are likely to affect anyone with residential property investments. […]
May 16, 2021
A Child’s Right to a Relationship With Both Their Parents
When a couple separates, there is sometimes a major dispute when parents or caregivers can’t agree on the care arrangements for their children. […]
April 20, 2021
Social Media – Intellectual Property Owner’s Friend or Foe?
Treat your friend as if he might become an enemy (Publilius Syrus, 85-43 BC) Social media is a very powerful marketing tool. If used and managed properly […]
April 9, 2021
Directorships Come With Significant Obligations
In September 2020, the Supreme Court released its keenly anticipated decision in the Debut Homes case[1]. This decision illustrates the risks for directors where a company is experiencing irrecoverable financial distress. […]
March 25, 2021
Trustees’ Expenses
When trustees incur expenses, they are not expected to be out of pocket in carrying out their responsibilities. Trustees are entitled to use trust money or to get a refund from the trust fund if they incur expenses in carrying out their duties. Trustees’ expenses, however, must be fair and reasonable. […]
March 18, 2021
Reverse Mortgages
The current combination of increasing living costs, rising house prices and low interest rates has seen more than property-seekers signing up to home loans. On the other side of the coin, some older homeowners are seeking ‘reverse mortgages’ from their lenders in order to release the growing equity in their property. What is a reverse […]