Property
How about that property industry, eh? Everyone’s got something to say about it - and most people have a stake in it.
Maybe you’re a tenant, maybe you’re a landlord. Perhaps you’re buying or selling, or you’re the real estate agent overseeing the transaction.
You could be about to put your foot on the first rung of the property ladder, you could’ve climbed quite the way up as a seasoned investor or veteran developer.
Wherever you’re sitting, and wherever you want to go, RVG wants to be there with you.
Residential
Property
We know how important homes are to New Zealanders. We know how quickly the housing market can change. We know how much tension it can all cause.
That’s why we are really very dedicated to making our really very good residential property expertise work for our clients.
RVG Law is here to make your residential property matters easy; no matter if you’re buying, selling, building, a real estate agent, or caught up in any kind of dispute.
We’re here to help you understand the necessary processes, navigate the paperwork, protect you from hidden risks (especially in earthquake affected areas), suss your compliance, and ensure your transaction is as smooth as possible.
From locking in ownership structures, to handling negotiations, sorting out unit titles, or advising on earthquake issues - we are experts in seeking the best outcomes for all our clients.
Commercial Property
Ahh, commercial property. Such a broad and intricate web of buying, selling, leasing, managing, and transferring industrial, retail, office, large scale residential buildings, motels, and land.
So broad, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s where we come in: At RVG Law we know our way around the ins and outs of the commercial property game.
We’ve got the expertise and a proven track record to deliver the highest possible standards of advice so there’s no surprises (read: lengthy and costly legal disputes) down the track.
Whether it’s a mechanics workshop or large scale multi-use property, we’ve dealt with it all. Not bragging (too much) our experts have even been involved in some of the biggest deals and with some of the most well known properties in Australasia.
RVG Law’s specialist commercial property team works with investors, landlords, tenants and can help with all or any part of your commercial property transaction and portfolio management, including:
- SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
- NEGOTIATING TERMS
- DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- DUE DILIGENCE
- EARTHQUAKE AND INSURANCE RELATED ISSUES
- BANKING AND FINANCE
- SETTLEMENT
- SYNDICATIONS
- LEASE TERMS, RENT REVIEWS, FIT OUT AND CHATTEL CONDITIONS
Developments
& Subdivisions
Developments and subdivisions are an exciting part of the future of New Zealand’s towns and cities, and they hold unique opportunities for developers, investors, and house hunters alike.
At RVG Law we work with all these parties to ensure the development and subdivision processes is as efficient (on your time and bank account) as possible.
We’ve seen first hand – and repeatedly – the value our experts add to these transactions. Working alongside our clients, we inject our knowhow to cut through documents, legal processes, and compliances – as well as ensure your bankers, private lenders, planners, and surveyors are on the same page from the start.
We get it, large scale projects can cough up all sorts of unforeseen issues and delays, but it’s - quite literally - our job to stop them before they happen, and quickly overcome them when they do.
We’re really very good at jumping into your project at any stage, and dealing with the usual suspects like resource management, unit titles, cross leases, sub leases, as well as helping you strategise to reach your long term goals.
Body
Corporates
Oh the trials and tribulations of buying, selling, and governing unit titles. The complexities of dealing with so many people (and their people). And then there is the paperwork.
When it comes to body corporates, RVG Law can act for the bodies – or those working with them. We can help residents, owners, property managers, or developers across disputes, management agreements, FDUs, long term maintenance plans, body corporate rules, and advice on your ownership, body corporate membership and repair and maintenance obligations.
Real Estate
Agents
The real estate industry is fast paced and dynamic, just like the agents who work within it. No matter if it’s residential properties or big commercial deals, we know how crucial real estate agents are to making these industries tick.
And, we know how crucial it is to ensure they have the right advice and understand industry best practice and rule changes as they happen.
We help agents navigate law changes, contract preparation, and the sale and purchase process, as well as answering general and specific queries for guidance at any time.