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.
Wildlife Act Changes: What Developers Need to Know
The Government has amended the Wildlife Act to permit incidental harm to protected species during infrastructure projects.
Crackdown on Shady Builders: New Disciplinary Rules Announced
Tougher rules target shady builders: New disciplinary process ensures accountability for poor workmanship and better protection for homeowners.
Health and Safety Law Changes to Reshape Director Roles
Discover how New Zealand's health and safety law changes shift compliance burdens and reshape company directors’ roles.
Equitable Liens Revisited
Podular (Francis v Gross) was appealed to the Court of Appeal ([2024] NZCZ 528). It came to a different view to that reached in the High Court.
High Court examines limited liability under the Building Act
Tauranga City Council v Harrison Grierson appears to be the first High Court case that examines whether liability under the Building Act can be limited.
FirstBuild Construction Court Case Further Defines the Lien
FirstBuild Construction court case: the latest in a series of legal cases that are defining the application of equitable liens in the construction sector in real-time.
Is the leaky building crisis still impacting New Zealand homeowners?
Many homeowners are still dealing with the consequences, including significant repair costs, declining property values, and health problems related to mould exposure.
How the NZ Tiny Homes Liquidation Has Revived the Lien
A controversial High Court ruling on the NZ Tiny Homes liquidation has revived the lien; an ancient legal concept relating to property ownership.
Supply shortages in the building industry – be prepared
“My builder has offered me a fixed contract price” – I hear you say and my response will be “a fixed contract price is never a fixed price”.
Personal liability for defective building work
There is potential for a person involved in the building process, including a company director, to be held personally liable for defective building work.