Proportionate Liability Is Coming — What the Construction Sector Needs to Know
What new proportionate liability, home warranties and insurance rules mean for construction businesses—and how companies can stay compliant as reforms take effect.
Lessons for Unsecured Creditors from Construction Company Collapses
When construction firms collapse, unsecured creditors face losses. Learn what legal steps and safeguards can help recover funds and reduce risk.
Property Dispute Provides an Important Lesson on Informal Business Deals
An Auckland property dispute shows how informal real estate deals can unravel without contracts, leading to costly legal and personal fallout.
Talking Points for Developers Leveraging Auckland Council Housing Intensification Plan
Auckland Council housing intensification plan allows high-rises near transport hubs, creating new opportunities and challenges for developers.
Westgate Developer Case Highlights Risks in Commercial Projects
Auckland Transport v Westgate Developer: legal case shows the risks of unclear agreements in commercial property. Learn insights and lessons for your commercial development.
Illegal Boarding House Fine Highlights Obligations for Property Owners
Major building consent changes will reshape New Zealand’s construction sector, with new inspection targets, liability shifts, and compliance challenges ahead.
Building Consent Changes and the Future of Construction Law
Major building consent changes will reshape New Zealand’s construction sector, with new inspection targets, liability shifts, and compliance challenges ahead.
Summary Judgment in High-Value Mortgage Dispute
High Court grants $2.16m summary judgment in mortgage dispute, ruling guarantor’s defence lacked evidence of breach in mortgagee sale process.
Shed & Garage Building Consent Rules Set for Major Shake-Up
NZ Government to relax garage building consent rules, allowing small structures closer to boundaries while still meeting Building Code and district plans.
How NZ Building Code Changes May Impact You
The NZ Government has frozen major building code changes for three years, aiming to improve certainty for builders, developers, and regulators.
Du Val Property Group Collapse: A Warning for the Property Development Industry
The collapse of the Du Val property group—one of the largest of its kind in recent memory—has sent shockwaves through New Zealand’s property and construction sectors.
Will Housing Plan Changes for Auckland Affect You?
The aim of the Housing Plan Changes for Auckland is to intensify housing in areas where public transport investment is highest.