David accepted nomination as one of the six elected members of the Initial Council of Auckland District Law Society Inc. (for the term from December 2012 until March 2014) and as one of the few candidates standing for President. While some in the profession accept their representatives and regulators being Continue Reading
Legal advice a good idea for agency agreements, says ministry.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has released what it calls “a word of advice” on the ins and outs of real estate agent agreements. The ministry says agents will ask would-be vendors to sign a written agreement. “Make sure that they give you a copy of the Residential Property Agency Continue Reading
ADLSI/REINZ Agreement for Sale & Purchase of Real Estate
David has been involved in the drafting of ADLSI/REINZ Agreement for Sale & Purchase of Real Estate (Ninth) Edition 2012 which was released on 9 July 2012.
Farm Succession Summit
Representing the Executive Committee of the NZ Law Society Property Law Section, David Roughan attended the Farm Succession Summit, in Palmerston North. This event is run by One Farm, a joint venture by Lincoln and Massey Universities with the support of Dairy NZ. If you want to find out the Continue Reading
2012 NZLS Property Law Conference
David attended the recent NZLS Property Law Conference, where the overwhelming theme was the importance of lawyers being proactive. Minister for Building and Construction, Maurice Williamson identified the need for lawyers to help people understand the complexities of insurance and re-insurance highlighted by the Canterbury earthquakes. Talk with David if Continue Reading
Fourth year on the Council of ADLS Inc
David Roughan commenced his fourth year on the Council of ADLS Inc. He has been one of the nine elected members of the Council since 2009, and travels regularly from Whangarei to Auckland to fulfil his duties. David has been involved in drafting both the 2010 and 2012 Rules for ADLS Inc.
NZ Law Society Property Law Section
The NZ Law Society Property Law Section comprises skilled Property Lawyers from throughout New Zealand. David Roughan is in his third year as one of the nine lawyers on the Executive Committee. Not only does this recognise David’s knowledge and experience in Property Law matters of all types but the regard Continue Reading
NZLS Auckland Branch Council Elections
David was the fourth highest polling of the seven candidates for three positions on the NZLS Auckland Branch Council in the first elections held since the Branch was established in 2009.