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When you’re just starting out in business, there are a myriad of factors to consider and an important one that you should discuss with your lawyer is how you should set up...
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Buying an existing business is an important financial decision and should not be rushed. With assistance from your accountant and lawyer, you should carefully consider all aspects of the business purchase. Some of...
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From 1 March 2012, changes to the Building Act 2004 means that critical building work, known as Restricted Building Work, must be completed by a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP). This change was made...
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Retirement villages can offer peace of mind and a great lifestyle but the legalities of the process and understanding the future implications can be daunting. Expert friendly advice, that is easy to understand,...
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Are you buying or selling a unit title property?  If so, you need to know about the new requirements for the seller to disclose certain information about the property to potential purchasers. A unit...
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Buying a house is a momentous occasion, and after all those weeks (or months) of searching for the right place it’s important that you don’t spoil all that work by signing a standard...
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When you purchase your property with your partner or other co-owners, it is important to consider how you 'own' your property and be described on the title to your property.  This affects what...
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The festive season can be a challenging time of year for employers, as you try to grapple with the complexities of the Holidays Act and understand your employee’s entitlements.  The Holidays Act 2003...
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Solicitor Elizabeth Briggs looks over the reasons why it is so important to have Policies and Procedures within the workplace. If you employ staff in your business, it is advisable to have documented policies...
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This update provides a summary of the key changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 and the Holidays Act 2003 (the majority of which come into force on 1 April 2011) along with...
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The 1990’s legislation which means tested the over 65’s for rest home and hospital care precipitated an avalanche of discretionary family Trusts. Set up by middle New Zealanders to protect their family home...
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As you may be aware, on the 1st of October 2011 the Government abolished gift duty for which the consideration was natural love and affection. The repeal of gift duty extends to all...
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Everyone needs a will.  We cannot plan when we will die, and unfortunately it is often all too sudden. What you can plan for is how your estate wll be administered, and...
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What makes this country what it is, is the number of trees that decorate our towns and countryside. But these specimens of nature can also have a detrimental effect in causing peoples emotions...
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Keeping on top of cash flow is key to the success in any business. Being able to quickly and easily recover debts is an important step in keeping that cash flowing. Occasionally, you...
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