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July 11, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Lease Agreement versus Tenancy Agreement – What is the difference?

We regularly see clients interpreting lease agreements and tenancy agreements as being the same document. However, while both agreements are similar, it is important to understand the differences. Lease Agreements (“Lease”) A Lease is a contract between a landlord and a tenant for a commercial building. Leases are typically very detailed in regards to the conditions of the tenancy so that there are no discrepancies or issues during the term. Leases cover the responsibilities (“warranties”) of both the tenant and landlord in detail....

February 15, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

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Who pays the rates?-Selling a property Property Rates are due throughout each respective council’s prescribed rating periods. Payment may be made six monthly, four monthly, three monthly or annually. When selling your property, you are required, at settlement, to pay the rates up to and including the settlement date. In practice, the Vendor will pay the rates to the end of the current rating period and the Purchaser's share of the rates will be apportioned in the settlement statement and paid to...

February 15, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Proposed Changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000-What you need to be aware of

During Labour’s election campaign, the Party released a plan which detailed their intentions for their first 100 days in office (“100 Day Plan”). Since the campaign, the Labour-led Government has released the proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“ERA”) which are predicted to affect New Zealand’s employment landscape significantly. In this regard, it is important to be aware of what changes Labour are proposing and how the changes may affect you. The proposed changes are recorded as: ...