Welcome we have upgraded our Blog

Welcome to the upgraded PGL blog.

We want this to be a forum for some positive observations and comments rather than too much of the grizzles and gripes.

What are the issues that really concern you? What tends to get you more excited than anything else? (be polite…).

Let me start the ball rolling. One of the things that really annoys me is the lack of respect for other people that we see exhibited today. So many people are running around so busy and so out of control that all they seem to do is bark out “orders” to other folk who are simply trying to do their best. They don’t take the time to properly consider things or to stop and see that they are in fact their own worst enemies. I am sure you all know the type. What do you think? Do you think that we have lost a lot of basic respect for one another?

Buying Property Together? Have the Hard Conversations First

With property prices remaining challenging for many New Zealanders, more people are choosing to purchase property with friends, siblings, parents or other family members. While sharing ownership can help people get onto the property ladder sooner, it can also create significant problems if expectations are not discussed from the outset. Many co-owners focus on the

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Court Changes the Rules for Cross-Lease Alterations

A recent Court of Appeal decision has clarified the rights of cross-lease property owners when one owner wants to alter or extend their home. The case, Liow v Martelli [2026] NZCA 101, involved two neighbouring properties in Remuera held under the same cross-lease title. The owners of one property wanted to substantiallyalter their home by

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Merry Christmas

We close for Xmas at 5pm 19th December and reopen on 19th January with some staff back 12th January.

Compliments of the season to you also and we hope you enjoy a relaxing break.