A question our Auckland solicitors are often asked is “What is a trust ?” By way of a simple explanation. A trust is a form of transport, much like a container truck. The driver and co-driver are the Trustees, who are charged with ensuring the safe transportation of the container contents, being the Trusts Assets, for […]
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A Contract: You should never sign a contract unless you are sure you understand the contents of the document and are very clear about the intentions as outlined in the document. In general terms once you have signed the document / contract, you won’t be able to get out of it later. Please find below […]
Published Article in NZ Homeowners – By Ian Mellett of Quay Law Barrister and Solicitor Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make. There are several relatively complicated stages to negotiate and there are a number of things to look out for. InNew Zealandthere are several […]
Ian Mellet a member of the Auckland Property Hub’s property professional’s panel shares this Property Law tip. Property Law – Conditions in your Agreement for Sale and Purchase. Legal Tip from Remuera lawyers, Quay Law. A finance condition should not be viewed as an option for being released from an Agreement for Sale and Purchase. Recent […]
NZ Trust Law under review by Ian Mellett of Quay Law Based on current records, New Zealand has one of the highest numbers of trusts / family trusts per head of population in comparison to other countries. It is estimated that there are at least 237,500 trusts in New Zealand but this figure could be as high […]
Pre-settlement Property Inspection By Ian Mellett, lawyer and principal of Quay Law (Remuera). During the normal course of events prospective property purchasers visit a house they intend to buy and if the property is to their liking, enter into a contract (Agreement for Sale and Purchase). This legal contract should preferably be reviewed by their […]
Presentation on YouTube – You Tube Presentation LINK By Ian Mellett of Auckland law firm, Quay Law Barrister and Solicitor The proposed abolition of Gift Duty together with major changes to qualifying companies and the Law Commissions re-examination of trust law will mean 2011 will be a momentous year for those […]
16 August 2010 Tax, Investment Property and LAQC Structures by Ian Mellett of Auckland Law Firm – Quay Law Solicitors In this issue, Auckland lawyer Ian Mellett discusses some of the sweeping tax changes announced recently and particularly those affecting investment properties. The recent budget has delivered the biggest tax changes in New Zealand in the past 25 years, affecting taxpayers across […]
Auckland lawyer Ian Mellett describes his business visit to India and the various forms of property investment available. I have had the wonderful experience of being involved in a fantastic business trip to India. It was incredible to be exposed to the social and cultural elements that exist in India on the one hand, contrasted […]
Ian Mellett is the principal of Quay Law, holds a B Comm, LLB, H Dip Tax and is admitted to practice both in New Zealand and overseas. Quay Law is a well-established & successful commercial & conveyancing law firm. In addition Ian and the experienced legal team have expertise in the area of structuring property investments […]
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