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Acting without consent

By Karen Shaw 1 February 2016, Build 152

Make sure you are up to speed with the consent provisions of the Building Act and know what is and what isn’t an exemption. Failure to do so could be costly both financially and professionally.

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Leaky schools go-ahead

By Karen Shaw 1 October 2016, Build 156

The Supreme Court recently confirmed that the Ministry of Education can proceed with its action against Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) for what it says was negligence in selling a defective plywood product.

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Bright-line test traps

By Roger Shackelford 1 January 2016, Build 156

It should be straightforward, but the bright-line test has thrown up some situations that have caught sellers out. Tax advisors say that, if you are selling a secondary property within 2 years of purchase, seek advice.

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