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If you’re thinking about buying or selling property, you likely have questions and concerns. What steps should you take before signing an agreement? What happens if something goes wrong with finance, or issues are found with the title? Should you get legal advice before making an offer? And how does the process work from start to finish? At Hobbs Law, we can explain your rights, responsibilities, and options at every stage of your property transaction.
Buying & Selling Property
Buying or selling a property is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. We guide you through the legal process clearly and efficiently — so you know what’s happening, what to expect, and what needs to be done at each step.
Commercial Property & Leases
Commercial property deals involve more moving parts than most residential transactions. Whether you're buying, selling, or leasing a commercial space, it's important to get the structure, terms, and documents right from the start. We help landlords, tenants, and business owners understand their rights and obligations — and make sure the agreement works for your needs, now and in the future.
Refinancing
Refinancing involves changing the terms of your home loan — often to get a better interest rate, switch lenders, or restructure your mortgage. While it might seem straightforward, there are still legal steps to complete. We handle the title updates, coordinate with your bank or broker, and make sure everything is in place so the refinance goes through smoothly.
Subdivision & Development
Whether you're subdividing a section, developing a block of land, or creating unit titles, property development involves multiple legal steps and council processes. We help you understand your options, choose the right ownership structure, and navigate everything from resource consents to new titles. Our goal is to keep your project moving — and protect your interests at every stage.
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Buying & Selling Property
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Buying & Selling a Business
For clients buying or selling homes, lifestyle blocks, or investment properties in New Zealand, the process can feel complex and stressful. As property law experts, Hobbs Law routinely handles these transactions and ensures that every detail is managed with care. You earned it, we’ll protect it. You should make a plan against life’s uncertainties.
When people buy or sell, the law requires a number of legal and practical steps to be completed before ownership can change hands. Overlooking even a small detail can be catastrophic and may have dire consequences. Tyler will ensure the process is handled thoroughly, safeguarding your interests at every stage.
Refinancing
Refinancing can be a smart move — helping you secure a lower interest rate, consolidate debt into one manageable repayment, or free up equity for new projects. It can also be a chance to switch to a lender offering more flexible terms or better service.
Behind the opportunity lies a legal process. Your existing mortgage must be discharged, new lending documents prepared, and a new mortgage registered on the title.
Where companies, trusts, or guarantors are involved, the complexity increases. Ensuring everything is coordinated correctly avoids delays, hidden obligations, or settlement issues.
At Hobbs Law, we’ll guide you through the fine print, liaise with your lender, and make sure the refinancing is carried out smoothly from start to finish — leaving you confident that your finances, and your future, are secure.
Commercial Leasing
Leasing commercial property — whether as a landlord or tenant — comes with long-term commitments and obligations that are best understood before you sign. The lease sets the framework for rent, rent reviews, outgoings, renewal rights, repairs, insurance, and how the premises may be used. Getting these terms right at the outset is critical to avoiding disputes and protecting your investment.
At Hobbs Law, we review, draft, and negotiate leases to ensure the terms are clear, fair, and suited to your needs. We can advise on the standard ADLS lease as well as bespoke agreements, explain the practical impact of each clause, and help you understand your rights and obligations. With the right advice, you can enter into a lease with confidence that your business or property is secure for the future.
Subdivisions & Development
There are many different types of subdivisions — from large-scale housing developments and commercial projects, to simple boundary adjustments between neighbours. A cross lease conversion into freehold, or a unit title development (whether on freehold or leasehold land), is also legally treated as a subdivision. Each option carries its own legal requirements, and having the right advice early makes the process far smoother.
At Hobbs Law, we have experience across the full range of subdivision work, including complex title structures and the registration or surrender of easements, covenants, and other interests. We can connect you with the right professionals — accountants, surveyors, planners, financiers, and agents — and prepare agreements for sale and purchase that cover the steps involved in pre-sales. With organised planning and the right support, subdivisions can be highly successful. We work in this space almost every week and are ready to guide and support you through the process.