by Stephen Munro | May 15, 2018 | Blog
If you are considering purchasing land with the intention of subdividing or if you are simply looking to increase the value of your existing property by adding an additional house, there are a couple of things that you will need to understand before taking the leap,...
by Stephen Munro | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog
A shareholders’ agreement (“Agreement”) records the arrangements between the shareholders and directors of a company regarding the ownership, government and management of the company. Companies are not required to implement an Agreement by law. However,...
by Stephen Munro | Mar 7, 2018 | Blog
During Labour’s election campaign, the Party released a plan which detailed their intentions for their first 100 days in office (“100 Day Plan”). Since the campaign, the Labour-led Government has released the proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000...
by Stephen Munro | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog
Property is often purchased and sold in New Zealand, particularly in a seller’s market, via auctions. However, buyers frequently underprepare for an auction and are caught out when the hammer falls. When purchasing at auction, a buyer is making an offer...
by Stephen Munro | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog
Family trusts are a practical structure for holding assets, particularly in New Zealand where there are approximately 300,000 to 500,000 trusts operating today. Currently, the Trustee Act 1956 and the Perpetuities Act 1964 contain provisions which need to be read in...
by Stephen Munro | Nov 12, 2017 | Blog
The Residential Care Subsidy (“Subsidy”) is becoming increasingly topical as New Zealand’s 65+ population is projected to increase from 15% in 2016 to over 25% by 2068. The growth in this population will increase the number of Subsidy applications for financial...
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