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With over 40 years’ experience as a lawyer, I have a few thoughts on selling houses, and whether you should sell your house privately, or use a real estate agent.

A buoyant property market has a number of implications for people looking to buy or sell.

Landlords – are you up to date with the new rental property laws? New laws came into effect on 1 July 2016 affecting minimum standards for rental properties.

P contamination is becoming a growing problem in New Zealand housing. But are we overreacting to meth tainted housing?

Stay on the right side of the Residential Tenancies Act by knowing your landlord responsibilities and tenants rights.

With improved technology, lawyers can transfer land very quickly. But there are many aspects of a transaction which require time to be worked through in an ordered and logical manner.

The government has brought new laws into effect from 1 January 2015 which have radically changed the residential building industry.

Fencing can be a cause of conflict between neighbours. This article summarises what the law says about fencing.