Why it is essential to engage a lawyer when buying or selling property in NZ Buying or selling a house is one of the most significant financial transactions you’ll undertake, and in New Zealand, having an experienced property lawyer /…
Things to know when considering a contracting out agreement While a contracting out agreement (commonly known as a prenup) is not the most romantic thing to talk about, they are becoming more and more common for good reason. Contracting out…
Commercial eSpeaking, No 68, Spring 2024 Welcome to the Spring edition of Commercial eSpeaking. We hope you find the articles in this e-newsletter are both interesting and useful. To talk further with us on any of these topics, or indeed…
Fineprint, Issue 94, Winter 2024 Edition In this issue: Preparing your business for sale. Providing for your family in your will – You have some legal obligations. Employee burnout – Acknowledge and address this. Avoiding scams –Tips to protect yourself…
The number of people making the decision to sell their home and move into a Retirement Village is increasing. We find many clients are deciding to move sooner rather than later into a villa. This is to be able to…
A Will may seem like an easy document to create. Something that you can do on your own or with the help of a ‘do-it-yourself’ Will kit. It’s not until you are administering the estate that unknown problems come up,…
If you’re a first-time home buyer, or a previous homeowner and you’ve been making regular KiwiSaver contributions for 3-5 years, you may be eligible for a First Home Grant of up to $5,000.00 for an existing home and $10,000.00 for…
On Tuesday 20 September 2022 Amanda Crehan and Jacintha Atkinson-Manson were guest speakers at the Craigs Investment Partners – Women’s Wealth Workshop. It was a full crowd on the night. The Women’s Wealth workshop is designed to help women interested…
With the ever-changing world, and skyrocketing prices of housing, more and more people in New Zealand/Aotearoa are looking to purchase property outside of the traditional sole purchaser or spousal arrangement. In these situations, it’s important to ensure you have sound…
Are you feeling daunted by the process and paperwork? Fear not!! At Knapps Lawyers, we are here to guide you through the process so that your experience is fun and exciting. We have a highly trained team of professionals to…
