Purchasers are excited about moving into their new property. There is an expectation that the vendors will leave the property clean and tidy and will remove all their belongings and rubbish. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
Chilly bin or esky? jandals or thongs? chips or ‘chups? Who invented the pavlova? These are the dissimilarities often debated between Australia and New Zealand. But what about your relationship property when your marriage, de facto or civil union relationship comes to an end? This article provides a brief overview of relationship property and the difference between the legislation in Australia and New Zealand, written by our Kim Crosby who has practiced in both jurisdictions.
Succession law governs how property passes from one individual to another on death and who has rights to that property. Regardless of how a person chooses to leave their estate in their Will, the law recognises the rights of certain individuals to entitlement under legislation.
So what does happen to your assets if you haven’t spelled out what you would like to happen?
We are very pleased to announce that Camille Bell and Jude Spicer have been made Associates at BCH Law.
Ever wondered what Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing Terrorism actually is? We break it down for you right here.
If you're not a fan of dealing with finance, then don't! A mortgage broker’s role is to help you arrange finance that meets your particular needs in a personalised, unbiased manner. Let them do the grunt work for you!
The last few years have been a stark reminder that nothing is certain in life. Covid-19 has thrown businesses, homes and incomes into disarray for many of us and the financial strain is real.
When it comes to discussing your property with your legal advisor they may well mention Easements. But what do they mean?
The fundamentals of an agreement must be in place in order to obtain a legally binding agreement.
On the 4th May 2022, Tauranga Business Chamber members filled our modern office space and a few of our team members presented on a range of legal topics.
BCH Law is happy to support the work of the I AM HOPE charity. We wish all our clients a safe and happy Christmas and New Year break. In lieu of cards and gifts we have donated to the I AM HOPE charity to assist them in the amazing work they do for the young people of Aotearoa.
