We will mostly be meeting with clients by video or zoom - please ring our office to make an appointment if you need one. Nelson: (03) 547-6991 or Westport (03) 789 7759. You will be asked to wear a mask…
Due to Covid Alert Level 4 our offices are currently closed, however we have people working remotely and your calls will be monitored. We will endeavour to be in touch with clients as the need arises. Please continue to email…
The purchase price allocation (“PPA”) income tax rules came into effect on 1 July 2021. These rules are particularly significant to those selling and purchasing commercial property and businesses. PPA is where parties allocate the total purchase price among the…
The new Trusts Act 2019 has had a far-reaching impact on all aspects of trust law. One of its very sensible and practical amendments is to assist in streamlining the process when a trustee under a trust becomes incapacitated. The…
It's business as usual in Westport, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Appointments are available on (03) 789 7759. Welcome, we are here to support you!
Due to flooding in the South Island our Westport office is currently closed, however we have people working remotely and your calls will be answered. We will endeavour to be in touch with affected clients in the coming days. Please…
In late March earlier this year, the Labour Government announced a number of changes regarding the New Zealand housing policy in an attempt to make the housing market more affordable, particularly for first home buyers. This article specifically discusses interest…
The KiwiSaver first home withdrawal and First Home Grants are two completely separate processes. However, if you are eligible, the combination of the two can jump-start the process of buying your first home. The KiwiSaver first home withdrawal allows for…
The new rules around the bright-line test have been hard to miss in recent days, but what do they mean for the average person buying a residential home to live in? The bright-line test has been amended over the years…
There is a presumption often made by the will maker that they can leave the chattels they have to the executors and the family to sort out once they have died. A generic chattels clause is inserted in the will…