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A collection of FYI Property archives.
Keep Your Asset Registers
November 2003: The cornerstone of the New Zealand Land Registration System has always been that for every property in the country, Land Information New Zealand has defined and recorded ownership and all interests on a hardcopy "title" (effectively your property ownership papers). Each title was capable of inspection and possession of the hardcopy title was a fundamental requirement to effect any sale or mortgage of land.  Read More >>>
Tenanted Property
May 2003: Leased properties have long been favoured investments for New Zealanders looking for the perceived safety of rental income. While there are many enticing leasehold investment opportunities in the market, buyers should not rush into purchasing a leased property without a vigorous assessment of the true nature of the lease and the security of the rental income.
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Know Your Back Up
September 2002: In the heat of contract negotiations buyers and sellers often sign "back up" offers. This can be an immensely pressured time for both parties when it is vital to be clear on all times, dates and obligations and to make sure you know your back up.
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Commercial ReLease: A Significant Difference In Deed?
May 2002: The Auckland District Law Society's (ADLS) 4th Edition Commercial Deed of Lease form contains many important changes for parties to commercial leases, whether landlord, tenant or guarantor.
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Where is the Line Drawn in Resource Consent Conditions?
18 July 2001: The Court of Appeal's decision in Valentines Properties Limited v Huntco Corp Limited was criticised last year by a commentator in New Zealand Property Investor.
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Settling The Matter
November 2000: The settlement statement is a key feature of a property sale and purchase transaction. It is prepared to determine the final settlement price to be paid by a purchaser.
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Doin' What Comes Naturally
June 1999: Family trusts have become exponentially more flexible and liberal since death duty was finally abolished in 1992. Mind you, the death duty legislation sat dormant, not dead, ready to be revived to vigorous life at the stroke of the Governor General's pen: but even that's now been completely killed off, courtesy of Bill Birch's 1999 budget.
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