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Property

From your first home to a rental portfolio — we've got all your property matters covered. We've bought and sold ourselves, and made the hard calls along the way.

From a first home to a rental portfolio, property is usually the biggest transaction you’ll make — and the one with the most fine print. We handle the conveyancing and the law around it in plain English, so you understand what you’re signing and what it commits you to.

We’ve bought and sold ourselves — first homes, rentals and commercial property — so we know the bits that trip people up: the conditions worth putting in an offer, the LIM that takes longer than you’d think, the lease clause nobody mentions. We run the due diligence and tell you straight if something doesn’t stack up.

We act for buyers and sellers across Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley, and we’re happy to look over an agreement before you sign — it’s a lot cheaper than fixing it afterwards.

What's included

How we help with property.

First homes

Daunting the first time — KiwiSaver, FirstHome subsidies, LIMs, insurance, builders' reports. We've done it ourselves and walk you through to the keys.

Family homes

Moving up while selling the original property. We guide you through both ends to keep it as painless as possible.

Rental portfolios

Different from buying your own home — tax, lending structure and banks. We work with your broker and accountant to build it cleanly.

Commercial property

Earthquake ratings, body corporate, leases — all feed the value. We run the due diligence so there are no surprises.

Subdivisions

Council processes, surveyors, costings — we've helped others through it and guide you along the way.

Common questions

Good to know.

When should I get a lawyer involved?
Before you sign, ideally. We can review the agreement and the conditions while you can still change them — once it’s unconditional, your options narrow.
Do you do commercial property as well as residential?
Yes — first homes through to rental portfolios, commercial property, leases and subdivisions.
How much does conveyancing cost?
We quote transparently up front based on the work involved, so there are no surprises at settlement.