David has written an article on this sometimes neglected area of Conveyancing practice. The article appeared in the The Property Lawyer Volume 16 Issue 2
Approving the release of the deposit
Purchasers may be approached to authorise an early release of the deposit they have paid. Know the risks
New Tax Compliance Measures
Impact on the Transfer of Property (Conveyancing) process The Government has made changes to improve Tax Compliance in the property sector. These will have a significant impact where we are transferring property for our clients. We are now required to provide tax information by way of a “Tax Statement” to Continue Reading
Property Transaction Guidelines
David has been instrumental in the revision of the Guidelines adopted by the Property Law Section of NZLS and ADLS Inc for incorporation in the latest edition of its widely used agreement for sale and purchase of real estate. The Guidelines assist the day to day smooth running of transactions Continue Reading
David starts 6th year as the only elected provincial lawyer on the 9 person Council.
At the 5th March 2015 AGM of ADLS Inc David started his 6th year as the only elected provincial lawyer on the 9 person Council. The re-elected President Brian Keene QC spoke to the annual report for the year ending 30 September 2014. With its paid up voluntary membership exceeding Continue Reading