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February 24, 2021 In Bramwell Bate News By Adam Harris
Virtually witnessed documents, are they valid?
The main purpose of having a witness to a document is to authenticate that the person signing was in fact the person noted on the document. The implementation of electronic signatures was already common practice and with the advancement of technology, was always likely to increase in use. In New Zealand, however, law requires that for an electronic signature to be legitimate, it must comply with the following: The document must identify the signatory. The electronic signature is as reliable as...
November 30, 2020 In Bramwell Bate News By Adam Harris
Bramwell Bate and the Peak Trailblazer
Last Sunday around 700 competitors of all ages (including a number of Bramwell Bate team members, their partners, and children) took part in the 11th Peak Trailblazer, where contestants run or walk up Te Mata Peak (12.8kms) or undertake the gentler Tainui Trail (3.5 kms). The annual, 100% fundraising event, this year helped out two community groups (Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Te Oranga Pumanawa) and Havelock North Primary. Bramwell Bate was a proud Gold sponsor of the event, as they...
November 23, 2020 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett
Putting your best foot forward in a booming property market
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a great deal of economic uncertainty both globally and in New Zealand. During the lockdown in April and May 2020 we were all questioning how the housing market would be impacted. Contrary to the expectations of some commentators, the NZ housing market has been booming since the end of lockdown. Whether this is from an increase in Kiwis returning home, new home buyers taking advantage of lower interest rates or people just needing a...
June 26, 2020 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett
A timely reminder to review your affairs
As we slowly return to our day to day routines following the COVID-19 lockdown, it's a good time to reflect on the lessons learnt from the paired back existence we experienced during these unprecedented times. One of the overwhelming messages to come out of the lockdown, was an even greater appreciation of our families and our desire to protect them. It is at times like these, that we should take stock of our personal affairs to ensure that in the...
Terms of trade and how registering your security interest can assist your business
The Personal Property Securities Act 1999 ("the Act") has become a significant part of New Zealand commercial law. The Act created a publicly available record of security interests over 'personal property' and has become a tool by which businesses can protect their interests in the event of a debtor becoming insolvent. Personal property is all types of property except land. For example, stock in trade, livestock, crops and vehicles; along with intangible property such as hire purchase agreements, company...
Commercial Leases-The ongoing impact of COVID-19
While Alert Level 1 effectively sees a "return to normal" it is hardly business as usual for many small to medium size businesses that suffered significant financial loss during the lockdown period. Most commercial tenants were able to negotiate some rent relief during the lockdown period, via the no access in emergency clause contained in their Lease, however once restrictions on access to premises was lifted there was no direct contractual or legislative basis for a tenant to seek extended rent...
May 5, 2020 In Bramwell Bate News By Adam Harris
AML/CFT Identify Verification during COVID-19
Since 1 July 2018, lawyers have been subject to New Zealand's anti-money laundering regime contained in the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 ("the Act"). Under the Act, lawyers must complete customer due diligence ("CDD") or "know your customer" investigations on clients. During COVID-19 Alert Level 3 and 4, the ability to identify clients and verify client information in line with AML legislation is proving a challenge. AML supervisors have released a joint statement to provide guidance to AML reporting...
April 22, 2020 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett
Settlements and satisfaction of conditions during COVID-19 Alert Level 3
Since the country went into COVID-19 Alert Level 4 on March 25, 2020, only a small number of conveyancing transactions have been settled, primarily due to the inability for the parties to be able to physically vacate or take possession of the property. While the country will still be under significant restrictions at Alert Level 3, Bramwell Bate are continuing to work remotely and it will be possible to progress some transactions further than we could during Alert Level 4. At...
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