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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 [...]

That’s right – we claim divine authority. So you should probably read on. This Atticus Legal information sheet gives a brief description of the general directors duties owed to the company and [...]

Business debt collection and credit management have five cardinal rules: Know who you are contracting with – a sole trader, partnership, company? A leopard rarely changes its spots – [...]

What are terms of trade and why are they important? Terms of trade are a contract document setting out the terms and conditions that apply to your sale of goods and/or services. They are used in [...]

So you’ve incorporated a company, but you’re not sure exactly what it all means. What is the effect of incorporation? What does ‘limited liability’ mean? Does it exclude all potential personal [...]

Kiwis are in love with franchises. And why not? It can work really well. But like any other business, the key is planning and assessment, not chance.   This article summarises some important [...]