Auckland Property, business and contract lawyers - UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS OF PROVIDING A GUARANTEE
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The risks of providing a guarantee

Providing a guarantee for someone else’s financial commitments can expose you to serious legal and financial risks. Before agreeing, ensure you understand the potential consequences - especially if you won’t directly benefit or lack full visibility and control over the obligation.
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Auckland Property, business and contract lawyers - What's hiding in the Terms of Trade? A Customer Perspective on GSAs
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What's hiding in the Terms of Trade? A Customer Perspective on GSAs

When entering relationships with new suppliers, it’s essential to carefully review the terms of trade, especially if they include a General Security Agreement (GSA). While a GSA can offer credit benefits, it also carries significant risks, potentially leading to receivership if payment issues arise. Understanding these terms is crucial to protecting your business.
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In the intricate landscape of estate planning and the execution of wills, the selection of legally appointed executors and trustees is critical.
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Will woes and family drama: will drafting, executor responsibilities, and balancing family relationships

In the intricate landscape of estate planning and the execution of wills, the selection of legally appointed executors and trustees is critical. We explore an example case, which is a real eye-opener on the wild ride of wills, family dynamics, and the not-so-simple task of divvying up the goods.
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If you're in the process of purchasing a property in Auckland, it's crucial to be aware of the potential limitations that may come with an agent-provided LIM.
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Buyer Beware: The Limitations of Agent-Provided LIMs

Obtaining a LIM is a crucial step for prospective property buyers, but with the cost of a LIM being around $400 and with many real estate agents offering LIMs at no cost, it can be tempting to rely on their convenient provision. However, it's crucial to be aware of the potential limitations that may come with an agent-provided LIM.
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Succession, once a straightforward process, is now akin to navigating a minefield. The need for careful consideration and expert advice has never been greater.
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Family Business & Succession Wars!

Succession, once a straightforward process, is now akin to navigating a minefield. With children seeking to cash in on their beneficial interests or shareholdings to fuel their own ventures, the need for careful consideration and expert advice has never been greater.
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The significance of insurance in the context of purchasing a home cannot be overstated. Our property lawyers are well-equipped to assist you.
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Insurance when buying a home

The significance of insurance in the context of purchasing a home cannot be overstated. It is not only a critical component but also a mandatory one when seeking financial assistance from lenders for a home purchase. Lenders need proof of adequate and appropriate insurance coverage before approving a loan drawdown.
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If there is an issue with a sale or purchase near settlement, the seller or vendor can claim. It needs careful expert action. Call an Auckland property lawyer
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ADLS/REINZ Sale and Purchase Agreement: Claim for Compensation

If the purchaser discovers a defect with the property or breach of the sale and purchase agreement by the vendor just days before settlement is due, what can the purchaser and vendor do in that situation? Can the vendor force settlement? Should the purchaser be allowed to claim a reduction in the purchase price? The claim for compensation provisions were designed to achieve both objectives, requiring settlement to occur subject to some adjustment of the purchase price payable on settlement.
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New Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal, Auckland Dispute Lawyer. How does the new Act affect you? Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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Update on recent amendments of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 and recent decision of the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal

Real estate agents or salespersons seeking to challenge a Complaints Assessments Committee's finding of unsatisfactory conduct need now to be aware of a shortened appeal period.
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Auckland Debt Recovery Lawyer. Reduced time limit to make mortgagee claims. Act now if you have a claim to make. Call 377 9966 for a no-obligation chat.
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Reduced Limitation Periods Have Significant Consequences for Mortgagees

Previously, under the Limitation Act 1950 ("the 1950 Act") claims to recover money owing under a deed or mortgage, had to be brought within twelve years of the money falling due for repayment. However under the Limitation Act 2010 ("the 2010 Act"), this has been reduced to a limitation period of six years.
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