Thinking about Property – Do you need a Trust?

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 […]

House prices expected to continue upward trend next year

NZ Herald Article 14th Dec 2011 Leading economists have picked further house price rises throughout next year after the Real Estate Institute released monthly data showing a recovery in the sector. Tony Alexander of the BNZ, Christina Leung of ASB and Philip Borkin of Goldman Sachs issued statements saying further rises would be recorded during […]

BNZ – REINZ Residential Market Survey – 7th December 2011

Prepared by BNZ Chief Economist Tony Alexander To view a copy of this months BNZ – REINZ Residential Market Survey, click on the following link: BNZ – REINZ Market Survey 7 Dec 2011 In Summary “Our latest survey has shown little change in perceptions of the state of the market over the past month, but […]

The Rob Report – 2011 Capital Value Review – Remuera & Parnell

Prepared by Bayleys Agent Robert Ashton AREINZ BE (Structural) m. 021 633 398  e. robert.ashton@bayleys.co.nz The Auckland Council have recently published, on their website (www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz), their new 2011 Capital Values which are valid as from the 1st July 2011. To get some idea of the current relationship between Market Value and the new 2011 Capital […]

Contracts, Legal Advice and Purchasing a Property.

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 […]

Architecture with a weekend escape

Need a weekend away in appreciation of  Vernon Brown, founder of Auckland resdidential Architecture….check this out….   Adam Mercer recommends mixing business with pleasure, Architecture with a weekend escape….. CLICK ON LINK   Enjoy Adam   CLICK ON LINK to find out more about Auckland Architect,  Adam Mercer of Mercer and Mercer Architects Ltd.   p  9 […]

Great lending offer to Christchurch Red Zone residents? Proceed with caution!

I have read with interest the news around the offers made to Christchurch Red Zone home owners from several of the banks. Of note the first to the market was ANZ. A summary of their offer is as follows: Reduced variable interest rate of 3.70% for 12 months (discount of 2.04%). Ability to draw the […]

BNZ Real Estate Overview 22 June 2011 – Prepared by Tony Alexander, BNZ Chief Economist

To view the latest copy of the BNZ Real Estate Overview which is prepared by Tony Alexander, BNZ Chief Economist, click on the following link: BNZ Real Estate Overview 22 June 2011