It seems like soaring house prices have been with us for a while, and despite a recent softening in the last 12 months (to November 2023), the continuing cost of living crisis means that little has changed for first home…
Embracing Change The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 is here to modernise how incorporated clubs and societies are run. The new Act impacts the 24,000 incorporated societies of all shapes and sizes throughout New Zealand. Every society has until April…
Uncover the power of contracting out agreements in protecting your investment and ensuring an equitable division of assets. In New Zealand, the excitement of buying a first home often comes with a complex twist: unequal financial contributions. Whether it’s savings,…
An EPOA is a crucial tool, allowing a trusted friend or family member to make decisions for you if you’re unable to do so. This is especially important during unexpected life changes, illnesses, or accidents. There are two types of…
You’re just carving off a piece of your land and giving it its own Title so it should be simple, right? You will just need a surveyor to draw a few lines on a plan, put it into the local…
Shifts in New Zealand’s approach to drinking water are coming. If you’re involved in the journey of water from its source to individuals outside your home, you might be taking on some new responsibilities and liabilities “Effective Control” At the…
On 13 June 2023, the timeframe for employees to raise a personal grievance for sexual harassment during employment was increased from 90 days to 12 months. The timeframe to raise a grievance for anything other than sexual harassment remains at…
Hannah was fortunate to attend the Junior Solicitor’s Conference held in Wellington back in May. The conference was put on by the NZ Law Group of which Core Legal Solutions is a member of. This conference is designed for solicitors…
Want to know more about what makes us different from the typical law firm? We’re featured in this month’s issue of the Nelson Magazine.
Welcome to Core Legal Solutions where you will find some very familiar faces looking out from a brand new law firm! Core Legal Solutions was created out of the need to be different by former Knapps Lawyers’ partners, Gerard Praat…