Property Law

Whether you’re buying, selling, developing, or leasing, our team provides clear and reliable advice on every aspect of property law. We handle residential, commercial, and rural transactions with care and precision, ensuring your interests are protected and each step proceeds smoothly from contract to completion.

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OUR PROPERTY LAW SERVICES

TENANCIES AND LEASES

Buying your first home, investing in property, upsizing, downsizing, or preparing to sell all involve important legal steps. We support clients through each stage of the conveyancing process every day, with practical advice and clear guidance.

Our conveyancing team review agreements and conditions, liaise with real estate agents and banks, manage key dates, and ensure the legal requirements are properly dealt with through to settlement. Our focus is on making the process organised, efficient, and as smooth as possible.

PROPERTY SHARING & OWNERSHIP

Rural property transactions often involve more than the sale and purchase of land. We understand the practical and legal factors that can arise, including agricultural encumbrances, water rights, easements, extensive chattels, financing and resource management considerations.

With staff across both our Auckland and Hawera offices who come from farming backgrounds, our team brings practical insight as well as legal expertise. We work to ensure that the process is well-managed, straightforward and successful from start to finish.

SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENT

Commercial property transactions require careful attention to both the legal and practical details. We assist with the sale, purchase, leasing, refinancing, and development of commercial premises, ensuring key terms are properly reviewed and negotiated. Our team advises on agreements, due diligence, finance conditions, lease arrangements, easements, and other property matters that may affect the value or use of the property.

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING CONTRACTS

Property transfers can arise for many reasons, including changes in relationship status, estate planning, trust arrangements, or transfers between family members. We regularly assist clients through property transfers, managing the legal requirements, title alterations, mortgage requirements and documentation of the new ownership position.

PROPERTY DISPUTES AND ADVICE

Refinancing or arranging a new mortgage often involve tight timeframes, bank requirements, and important legal documents which need to be completed before settlement.

We work with you and your lender to review loan and security documents, explain the key obligations, and ensure the mortgage is registered correctly in order to make the legal side of refinancing as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

WE ACT …

FOR HOME AND PROPERTY OWNERS

We help homeowners navigate the practical and legal details that come with owning property, from your first home to your next investment.

We regularly assist with:

– Sales and purchases of property and bare land
– Fee Simple, Cross Lease, Unit Title and Leasehold property matters
– Boundary disputes
– Neighbor consents and easements
– Body corporate matters
– Estate planning

FOR TENANTS

We act for tenants in both residential and commercial leasing matters. Our work includes:

– Reviewing & Negotiating tenancy agreements and lease terms
– Resolving rent, maintenance and bond disputes
– Representation in complex Tenancy Tribunal hearings or in mediation
– Compliance with obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986
– Advising on retirement village and residential care facility contracts

FOR LANDLORDS

We act for residential and commercial landlords across a wide range of leasing matters. We regularly assist with:

– Drafting and reviewing lease and tenancy agreements
– Advising on tenant terminations
– Rent recovery and enforcement of lease rights
– Lease renewals and variations
– Representation in dispute resolution and mediations

FOR BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS

We act for builders, developers, and landowners involved in construction and subdivision projects, including:

– Subdivision and development projects
– Construction and building contracts
– Building defect claims
– Covenants and land use restrictions
– Council and resource consents

FOR INVESTORS

We advise investors on property acquisitions and long-term asset protection. Our work includes due diligence, investment structuring, and trust advice to help manage risk and preserve value.