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Fineprint Summer Issue 95 Legal Newsletter

Fineprint – Summer 2024

Fineprint, Issue 95, Summer 2024 Edition In this issue: Why should I look at my will? Hiring casual employees – Employers have significant legal responsibilities. Eligible investor exemption – In light of the Du Val insolvency. Modernising the Companies Act…

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Do You Need a Solicitor to Buy or Sell Property in NZ?

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 /…

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What is a Contracting Out Agreement in NZ?

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 Speaking newsletter spring edition

Commercial eSpeaking – Spring 2024

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…

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Fineprint – Winter 2024

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…

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Retirement Villages: Tips and Traps for the Unwary

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…

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Do I need a Lawyer to write a Will?

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,…

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First Home Grant

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…

Women’s Wealth Workshop – Nelson

Women’s Wealth Workshop – Nelson

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…

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Property Sharing Agreements

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…

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