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Ever wondered if you deposit is safe when buying a house? When and where to pay it?

What happens to my deposit when buying a property? Is it safe? When buying a house or property you normally need to pay a deposit. This is the amount paid to provide a form of security to the vendor that you will complete the transaction at settlement. Since deposits are usually between 5% and 10% of the total purchase price, it will be a significant amount. Co...

Some good advice regarding unconsented works on residential property.

'Don't leave it too late': Advice to downsizing boomers caught with compliance issues Unconsented renovations could cut deeply into your net wealth - boomers are advised to do their own due diligence before selling the family home.

Want to know what all those things registered on your title are?

What are all these things on my property’s title? Property titles (called a record of title) include details of any registered interests on them. It is unusual to see a title without at least one noted interest. If you are considering purchasing a property it is critical that these interests are reviewed and you are provided with an explanation of....

If you think a Solicitor's Approval clause protects you then check out this article. You might be surprised.

A Solicitor’s Approval clause protects me, right? Pressure To Sign It’s late on a Sunday and purchasers are feeling the pressure to sign a sale and purchase agreement. To help reduce the risk they receive a suggestion to include a Solicitor’s Approval condition in the agreement. The condition goes into the agreement, it gets signed and the purc...

Considering helping your kids with a property purchase? Or thinking of asking the Bank of Mum and Dad for help? Check out this article first for some options and considerations.

Parents helping children purchase property With New Zealand having such a high income to house price ratio it is becoming more and more common for parents to provide some form of assistance to help their children purchase property. Its unsurprising given the rising cost of property and relatively small increases in wages. First home buyers a...

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WHY DO I NEED A WILL? Why do I need a will? Answers to all your questions about wills and why they are important.