General Articles

For small businesses signing up to a commercial lease (and a personal guarantee) is a major commitment.  It is very difficult, if not impossible, to extract yourself once you have signed an [...]

Gift duty was abolished on 1 October 2011.   But gifting still presents thorny issues, especially for older people and those with a family trust.   Good legal advice is essential to navigate [...]

This article focuses on the disclosure requirements on the sale and purchase of a unit title property. See also the Atticus Legal information sheet on unit title in general (including [...]

Unit titles are becoming more common as residential land becomes more scarce.  Not only do they appear in apartment developments but also free-standing units in residential and commercial [...]

There are 10 main things to consider in the process of selling a business, and more depending on the type of business. They are: Pre-marketing & pre-contract ‘audit’ and preparation of the [...]

There are 10 main things to consider when buying a business, and more depending on the type of business. They are: Pre-contract research on the business, what you are buying and the business [...]

A recent article on the above subject emailed out by the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) suggested three ways to protect yourself when you are asked for a personal [...]

Land and home packages are becoming more common. They have over-taken builder’s spec homes which seem to have fallen out of favour. Read on for useful information and helpful tips when [...]

Building a home is an exciting project.  It can also be quite daunting.  There can be problems, especially delays, defects and sometimes an unexpected blow-out in the cost (even in the case of [...]

Recent changes to New Zealand law and tax administration have arisen following pressure on house prices, particularly in Auckland, over the last few years. This article by Atticus Legal, Lawyer [...]