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• Find a property lawyer | Property Law

  Find a Property Law Section lawyer by selecting the appropriate area on the map, then choose from the options given. You can also select the particular area of law you require assistance with. Accredited members of the Property Law Section are

  www.propertylawyers.org.nz/public/find-a-lawyer

• Welcome to the Property Law Section | Property Law

  The Property Law Section is part of the New Zealand Law Society. It aims to assist members of the public, as well as support the legal profession in property law matters. This website contains useful information and resources for you to refer to,

  www.propertylawyers.org.nz/

• See your property lawyer first | Property Law

  Lawyers are trained to understand and advise on the implications of buying and selling property. Buying and selling a property extends far beyond the transfer of legal title. Your reasons for buying and selling, your family and financial

  www.propertylawyers.org.nz/public/the-big-picture

• Law Awareness brochures | Property Law

  The New Zealand Law Society produces information pamphlets to inform you of your legal rights, the law and how lawyers can help you. Whether you are buying or selling for the first time or not, you can avoid a lot of potential stress, cost and

  www.propertylawyers.org.nz/public/law-awareness-brochures

• Accreditation | Property Law

  A Property Law Section Accredited Specialist is identified by this symbol. To be eligible for this status, the lawyer has a minimum of 10 years’ experience in property law and this is their main field of practice. In addition, the lawyer

  www.propertylawyers.org.nz/public/accreditation

• Other handy resources | Property Law

  There is a lot of information available on the internet. If you are doing your own research on anything concerning property, you need to ensure the information you are getting is accurate, up to date and relevant for New Zealand circumstances. Some

  www.propertylawyers.org.nz/public/other-resources

• Your rights as a client | Property Law

  All New Zealand lawyers are required to act at all times in accordance with the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. These rules outline the obligations lawyers owe to you as a client. The obligations are

  www.propertylawyers.org.nz/public/if-things-go-wrong

• Commonly used terms | Property Law

  Agreement (also called the Agreement for Sale and Purchase). This is the written contract for the sale and purchase of the property between the vendor (seller) and the purchaser (buyer). Never sign this without discussing it with your lawyer.

  www.propertylawyers.org.nz/public/commonly-used-terms-defined

• Frequently asked questions | Property Law

  Conveyancing is a term used to describe the legal work required for completion of a property transaction — usually a sale or a purchase. There is a misconception that conveyancing is a paper shuffling exercise, but in reality the range of tasks

  www.propertylawyers.org.nz/public/what-does-this-term-mean

• Reduce the risks with a LIM | Property Law

  A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) provides information held by a local authority on a property (Council). While not essential, it is advisable to obtain a LIM in relation to any property you are interested in purchasing — after all, it is likely

  www.propertylawyers.org.nz/public/reduce-the-risks-with-a-lim