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?

Trust Property Sales: Simplified Rules but Ongoing Responsibilities

Recent changes to New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT) have eased compliance requirements for family trusts, particularly when selling property. The reforms, in force from June 2025, respond to long-standing criticism that the old rules placed too much burden on low-risk transactions. What Has Changed Previously, whenever a trust was

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Why Retirement Villages Require Enduring Powers of Attorney

When moving into a retirement village in New Zealand, new residents are usually asked to have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in place. This may feel like another bit of administration to add to the paperwork, but it is an important safeguard for both residents and their families. Why an EPA is Required An

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Merry Christmas

We shut on the 20th of December and re-open again on the 13th of January 2025

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