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08
Apr
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Life is uncertain by nature. No matter what your age or the state of your health, an accident or sudden il...
18
Mar
Buying a Property? Beware of Covenants
Buying a Property?
Beware of Covenants
Sometimes when you find a property that you think is perfect for you, it is tempting to rush i...
23
Feb
How Spousal Maintenance Could Help You Following Separation
How Spousal Maintenance Could
Help You Following Separation
If your former partner refuses to play fair, the already difficult proces...
18
Jan
Don’t Overlook the Availability of Insurance When Making an Offer
Don’t Overlook the Availability of
Insurance When Making an Offer
Buying a House? Get Insured!
Buying a house is complex. There are ...
16
Nov
Prenuptial Agreements Now More Important Than Ever
Prenuptial Agreements
Now More Important Than Ever
In a landmark ruling in June 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a decision regardin...
17
Oct
Incorporated Societies: The New Composition Requirements
Incorporated Societies:
The New Composition Requirements
As discussed in a previous article, the legal regime governing incorporated ...
18
Sep
Co-Ownership Schemes Available for First Home Buyers
Co-Ownership Schemes Available for First Home Buyers
The property market may have been in a slump lately, but for many New Zealanders ...
21
Aug
Mortagee Sales: Protecting Your Interests
Mortagee Sales: Protecting Your Interests
Times are tough for all mortgage holders at the moment. Many borrowers who purchased their h...
21
Jun
Help your children into their first home the smart way
Help your children into their
first home the smart way
Brianna and Miriam are the trusted faces of first home buyer guidance at Freeb...
06
Jun
Do I Need A Will – How Do I Get One?
Do I Need A Will - How Do I Get One?Brianna Freebairn is an associate of Freebairn & Hehir with extensive experience in handling pr...
22
May
Legal Costs for Refinancing in Palmerston North and the Manawatū
Legal Costs for Refinancing in Palmerston North and the ManawatūAuthor: Miriam Betts
Miriam is an Associate and registered legal exe...
17
May
Do You Need a Builders Report?
Do You Need a Builders Report?This post is written by Miriam Betts and Brianna Freebairn, Associates at Freebairn & Hehir who both ...
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