Commercial Land & Property Disputes

Protecting your commercial investment, relationships and future opportunities.

McVeagh Fleming provides sound, strategic legal advice backed by years of experience in commercial land and property disputes. We work proactively to protect your position and to enforce or defend your rights efficiently, with a focus on practical outcomes.

Our team regularly assists clients with a wide range of property-related disputes, including:

boundary disputes
building and construction issues
council disputes
fencing
trees and neighbourhood matters
insurance disputes
property development
subdivision disputes
trespass (including illegal protest action).

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For personal matters, view Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Personal).

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Understanding section 72 notices on your property title

When reviewing a property title, you may notice a reference to Section 72 of the Building Act 2004, or in some cases, its predecessor under the Building Act 1991. While it can look like a routine technical notation, a Section 72 notice is anything but minor. It signals that the land is affected by a known natural hazard and can have far-reaching consequences for property owners, buyers, developers, lenders, and insurers alike.

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The start of a new year is a natural time to reflect, reset, and plan ahead. For individuals, families, and businesses alike, clarity brings confidence. At McVeagh Fleming, our role is to provide that clarity through practical, considered legal advice that supports you at every stage of life and business.

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Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120 brings major zoning and hazard-management changes. Learn how PC120 affects property value, development potential, and risk.

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PC120: What homeowners, buyers and developers need to know

Auckland Council has notified Plan Change 120 ("PC120"), a significant update to the Auckland Unitary Plan aimed at delivering housing intensification while improving resilience to natural hazards. Submissions are open until 19 December 2025, and the implications for property buyers, owners, and developers are substantial. Learn what homeowners, buyers, and developers need to know.

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