Are you looking at buying your dream rural property?
Secure your rural property with confidence
A beachfront escape, a country lifestyle block, or a sprawling rural estate—whatever your dream property looks like, we’re here to make it a reality. But buying rural property isn’t like buying a standard home—it comes with unique legal considerations that can impact your investment.
At Atkinson Crehan Law, we specialise in rural property conveyancing, ensuring that your purchase is legally sound, financially secure, and stress-free.
Why rural property conveyancing matters
Unlike standard residential sales, many rural property agreements include clauses related to water rights, stock movement, and access easements—some of which may not be clearly outlined at first glance.
For example, your dream property might include an unregistered right of way that allows neighbouring farmers to move stock across your land. Without expert legal guidance, surprises like these could affect how you use your property.
That’s where we come in.
Our Comprehensive Rural Property Services
Due Diligence Assistance
Navigating due diligence is crucial in both commercial and rural property transactions. Assisting you in identifying and resolving any issues that may arise during this phase, ensuring you make informed decisions. Our expertise covers environmental assessments, land use permissions, and compliance with local zoning laws.
GST and Financial Considerations
Understanding the GST implications of your property transaction is vital. Our solicitors ensure all GST matters are handled correctly, avoiding any unexpected liabilities. Providing clear explanations and guidance, so you fully understand your financial commitments and benefits.
Document Review and Explanation
Key documents such as leases, resource consents, and water rights are integral to property transactions. The Atkinson Crehan team meticulously reviews these documents, ensuring they are accurate and favourable to your interests. We take the time to explain each document in detail, so you’re fully informed and confident in your decisions.
Local Market Expertise
With extensive experience in rural and commercial property law, our firm offers valuable insights into the local market. Whether you’re buying a sprawling rural estate or a prime commercial property, our knowledge ensures you’re well-positioned to achieve your goals.
Personalised Legal Support
Every property transaction is unique, and we provide personalised legal support tailored to your specific needs. From initial consultation to final settlement, our dedicated team is with you every step of the way, offering expert advice and support.
Your rural dream, our legal expertise
Ensure your commercial or rural property transaction is handled with the utmost professionalism and care. Contact Atkinson Crehan Law today to schedule a consultation and secure the legal expertise you need for a successful property transaction.
IMPORTANT: Summer 2024 Edition Update
In the Summer 2024 edition of Commercial eSpeaking published on 4 February, we ran a short item in the Business briefs section (page 4, column 4) on the Business Payments Practices Act 2023.
Despite no prior signal from the government, on 22 February the Small Business and Manufacturing Minister, Andrew Bayly announced the government will repeal this legislation.
The Minister said, “There is a major problem with large market players imposing long payment terms and routinely paying invoices late.
“However, the Business Payment Practices Act is not an effective solution and would impose unnecessary compliance costs to over 3,000 businesses upgrading their ICT systems. Australia implemented a similar scheme in 2020, but a recent review of the scheme’s effectiveness found that payment times have not reduced.
“Furthermore, small businesses can already find out which companies are late payers through a credit agency at minimal cost.
“The Government will be requiring government agencies to adopt faster payment times, including for eInvoices, which will support business cashflow and encourage the growth of eInvoicing.
“We will also work with BusinessNZ to create an industry-led voluntary code to ensure small businesses are paid on a more timely basis.”
When replacement legislation works its way through the House, we will let you know; the government has given no indication when this will be.
