August 22, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Legal Aid: What Does it Mean and How Can We Help You?

Bramwell Bate is a proud supplier of legal aid services in both criminal and family law. But what is legal aid, and how can it help you with criminal and family matters? Legal Aid: An Overview Legal aid is a government funded loan that supports individuals who are in need of legal services but may struggle to pay legal fees. It is considered a “loan” of sorts, being that you are expected to repay the Ministry of Justice for your legal fees...

August 21, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Epidemic Preparedness Notice still in place for commercial leases and mortgages

In May 2020 temporary law changes were made to the Property Law Act 2007 (“the Act”) as part of the COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Act 2020. These changes related to leases of commercial properties and all residential and commercial mortgages; including mortgages related to goods (e.g. Business assets other than land and buildings). These temporary changes are outlined below. Commercial Leases: the period in s.245(1)(a) and s.245(3)(c) of the Act, which was 10 working days, was extended to 30...

August 19, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Government Announces Further Changes To CCCFA Regulations

Written by Kelly Henderson The Government has revealed plans to loosen regulations under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA). These changes are in response to widespread criticism from brokers, borrowers, and budget advisors of the changes made by the Government in December 2021 which required stricter scrutiny of borrower’s financial health, erroneously resulting in borrowers having loan approvals withdrawn and having new loans declined based on the requirements of those regulations. The following amendments are proposed to come into force...