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The Law Lowdown – WINTER 2026
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July 9, 2026
Our Blog
Conveyancing
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
July 9, 2026
Conveyancing
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
July 9, 2026
Commercial
Think Before You Post — Social Media and Employment Risks
Social media has become part of everyday life, but many employees are surprised to learn that what they post online can sometimes have consequences in the workplace. Comments made outside working hours and on personal accounts are not always private. Posts can be copied, shared and viewed by colleagues, clients and employers, often far beyond
July 9, 2026
Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Why a Will is Not Enough — The Importance of an Enduring Power of Attorney
Many people assume that once they have signed a Will, their affairs are fully in order. That is not so. Your Will only takes effect after death. It does not help if you are still alive but unable to make decisions for yourself. That is where an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) becomes one of
July 9, 2026