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Stay up to date with our legal advice on some of the most commonly asked questions and life scenarios. As well, keep an eye on what’s happening here at Timpany Walton.
Whether you are buying a new home, making your will, setting up a trust or anything else that requires legal advice, you will find plenty of helpful tips here to get you started. Or simply give us a call today.
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Where insight meets advice
Stay up to date with our legal advice on some of the most commonly asked questions and life scenarios. As well, keep an eye on what’s happening here at Timpany Walton.
Whether you are buying a new home, making your will, setting up a trust or anything else that requires legal advice, you will find plenty of helpful tips here to get you started. Or simply give us a call today.
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02Dec
Buyers Guide Deposits
When buying a house, the term "deposit" is commonly used by both banks and also in Agreements for Sale and Purchase. Although it’s.. Read More →
08Nov
Auction & Deadline Sale – A Buyer’s Guide
Auctions and deadline sales remain popular approaches for property sales across South Canterbury and throughout New Zealand. To support buyers in understanding..... Read More →
26Feb
Navigating New Zealand’s Limited Licence (Work Licence) Regime
In the hustle and bustle of life, a sudden loss of driving privileges can pose significant challenges. Whether it's due to a suspension.. Read More →
15Nov
The importance of having a Will and keeping it up to date
With Christmas just around the corner now is a good time to check that your Will is valid and up to date... Read More →
26Sep
Discharge without Conviction
If you have been charged with a criminal offence it is often an overwhelming and uncertain time. Common consequences of a conviction, include.. Read More →
23Aug
Understanding Different Employment Relationships
The world of employment is a mix of laws and guidelines designed to look out for both employers and employees... Read More →
14Jun
Incorporated Societies
As most people involved with incorporated societies will be aware, the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (Act) came into force on 6 April.. Read More →
24Jan
Caution with Vendor/Third Party supplied LIM & Building Reports
It is becoming more common for a Vendor to provide a prospective Purchaser with a LIM Report or a..... Read More →
25Aug
Landlord – Common mistakes
Owning investment properties can be both financially and emotionally rewarding. It can also be fraught with risks. Timpany Walton’s experienced team of property..... Read More →
08Dec
Lifestyle Blocks – the Kiwi Dream
For many, owning a rural lifestyle block is the pinnacle of the ‘Kiwi dream’, however there are a number of matters that you.. Read More →
19Oct
Making a claim at the Disputes Tribunal – How a lawyer can help
The Disputes Tribunal is a division of the District Court designed to achieve a quick, inexpensive, private and effective resolution of disputes..... Read More →
12Oct
Why your free Will may cost your family thousands
The old saying ‘You get what you pay for’ generally rings true. It’s quite easy to find yourself a ‘free will’ online now... Read More →
20Aug
COVID-19: Can your business operate at Alert Level 4?
The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Alert Level Requirements) Order (No 9) 2021 (Order) came into force at 11:59 pm on Tuesday..... Read More →
18Aug
COVID-19 Employment Update: Obligations, Support and Advice
This is a difficult time for employers and employees. It is important to remember that employment law and your obligations have not..... Read More →
18Aug
Managing shared custody and childcare during COVID-19
The situation around COVID-19 and the discovery of the delta variant in the community has been fast evolving... Read More →
26Jul
Minimum sick leave entitlement for employees to increase to 10 days
The Government has recently passed legislation which increases employees’ sick leave entitlements..... Read More →
11Feb
Are You Up to Speed with the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020?
There have been significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“The Act”) over the last year... Read More →
04Dec
Fun fact – Stat holiday edition
If you are leaving your employment before the Christmas holiday period, you may still be entitled to be paid for the public holidays.. Read More →
26Mar
Covid-19 update – Employment Law
This is a difficult time for employers and employees. It is important to remember that employment law and your obligations have not stopped.. Read More →
26Mar
Covid-19 update – Care of children
Do you have a shared care or contact arrangements with your children? Wondering how to navigate the close down period?.. Read More →
18Nov
The Pitfalls of Airbnb
Around the country, homeowners and renters alike have been renting out their spare bedrooms and baches to visitors via websites like Airbnb. The.. Read More →
22Mar
Buying a home
Your house purchase is probably the biggest and most expensive single transaction you have undertaken. Because of that, it is important that.. Read More →
30Mar
Covid-19 and its Effects on Commercial Leases
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty and fear not just to the public, but to business owners... Read More →
11Dec
Enduring powers of attorney
Mental incapacity can happen to anyone of any age at any time, through disease, accident or ageing. You should be able to choose.. Read More →
02Feb
Relationship breakup
We will give you supportive and common sense advice about reconciliation or conciliation between you and your partner, separation and dissolution of marriage,.. Read More →
11Jul
Making your will
Quite simply, a Will is the only way to ensure that your wishes are carried out. Having a Will ensures that your family.. Read More →
17Apr
Recovery of debts
There will always be some people who do not pay their debts until they are forced to do so. People become debtors for.. Read More →
09Dec
Giving adult children a leg-up onto the property ladder
Rising property prices, larger deposit requirements from lenders and the higher cost of living has resulted in many young adults..... Read More →
11Sep
Married or living together?
If my partner transfers property to a trust or company, do I lose my claim to it? Not if the Court thinks the.. Read More →
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Buyers Guide Deposits
When buying a house, the term "deposit" is commonly used by both banks and also in Agreements for Sale and Purchase. Although it’s.. Read More →
08Nov
Auction & Deadline Sale – A Buyer’s Guide
Auctions and deadline sales remain popular approaches for property sales across South Canterbury and throughout New Zealand. To support buyers in understanding..... Read More →
26Feb
Navigating New Zealand’s Limited Licence (Work Licence) Regime
In the hustle and bustle of life, a sudden loss of driving privileges can pose significant challenges. Whether it's due to a suspension.. Read More →
15Nov
The importance of having a Will and keeping it up to date
With Christmas just around the corner now is a good time to check that your Will is valid and up to date... Read More →
26Sep
Discharge without Conviction
If you have been charged with a criminal offence it is often an overwhelming and uncertain time. Common consequences of a conviction, include.. Read More →
23Aug
Understanding Different Employment Relationships
The world of employment is a mix of laws and guidelines designed to look out for both employers and employees... Read More →
14Jun
Incorporated Societies
As most people involved with incorporated societies will be aware, the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (Act) came into force on 6 April.. Read More →
24Jan
Caution with Vendor/Third Party supplied LIM & Building Reports
It is becoming more common for a Vendor to provide a prospective Purchaser with a LIM Report or a..... Read More →
25Aug
Landlord – Common mistakes
Owning investment properties can be both financially and emotionally rewarding. It can also be fraught with risks. Timpany Walton’s experienced team of property..... Read More →
08Dec
Lifestyle Blocks – the Kiwi Dream
For many, owning a rural lifestyle block is the pinnacle of the ‘Kiwi dream’, however there are a number of matters that you.. Read More →
19Oct
Making a claim at the Disputes Tribunal – How a lawyer can help
The Disputes Tribunal is a division of the District Court designed to achieve a quick, inexpensive, private and effective resolution of disputes..... Read More →
12Oct
Why your free Will may cost your family thousands
The old saying ‘You get what you pay for’ generally rings true. It’s quite easy to find yourself a ‘free will’ online now... Read More →
20Aug
COVID-19: Can your business operate at Alert Level 4?
The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Alert Level Requirements) Order (No 9) 2021 (Order) came into force at 11:59 pm on Tuesday..... Read More →
18Aug
COVID-19 Employment Update: Obligations, Support and Advice
This is a difficult time for employers and employees. It is important to remember that employment law and your obligations have not..... Read More →
18Aug
Managing shared custody and childcare during COVID-19
The situation around COVID-19 and the discovery of the delta variant in the community has been fast evolving... Read More →
26Jul
Minimum sick leave entitlement for employees to increase to 10 days
The Government has recently passed legislation which increases employees’ sick leave entitlements..... Read More →
11Feb
Are You Up to Speed with the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020?
There have been significant changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (“The Act”) over the last year... Read More →
04Dec
Fun fact – Stat holiday edition
If you are leaving your employment before the Christmas holiday period, you may still be entitled to be paid for the public holidays.. Read More →
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Whether you’re a business, professional, or individual, stay informed about the latest legal updates.
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