From Dreaming to Buying a Home: Your Fast-Track Guide with our Quick Checklist

AWS Legal is pleased to announce the elevation of Jono Cole to Partner, effective immediately. Born and raised in Queenstown, Jono Cole returned to his roots after earning his degrees from Otago University and gaining a decade of invaluable experience in Wellington. His recent rise to partnership at AWS Legal is the latest milestone in a […]

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Harry Croy works in the Alexandra team at AWS Legal. After obtaining a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Otago, he chose to return to his home area of Central Otago to fulfil a lifelong ambition to become a lawyer.  Harry pursued a career in law because of the technical nature of the work and […]

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Subdivisions are a popular way of extracting value from property, particularly if you have a large backyard in a residential area where there is a shortage of land available for building. Carrying out a subdivision can seem like a daunting process if you haven’t done it before. If you are interested in subdividing your property, […]

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Tori is a graduate Law Clerk in our Invercargill office with our Successions, Trusts and Estates Team.  After obtaining both a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography & Environmental Management at Otago University, Tori chose AWS Legal in Invercargill as the right place to start her law career due to its […]

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Make your home-buying journey smoother, smarter, and stress-free with our concise and easy-to-follow guide.  1. Know Your Budget Just like planning a road trip, you need to know how far your fuel (in this case, money) can take you. Crunch some numbers, see what you can afford monthly, and don’t forget to factor in ongoing […]

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Tuesday marked a significant milestone for Jessica Yeo and AWS Legal as Jess was officially admitted to the bar. A dedicated member of our Property and Projects team, Jess’s accomplishment represents her commitment to legal excellence and the culmination of years of hard work. Trudy Conway, Partner at AWS Legal and the lawyer who had […]

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Summary of updates: Introduction of the New 6 Point System: The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa’s eligibility point system has undergone significant changes. SMC has a known history for its complexities, inconsistency and delayed assessment timeframes. These updates aim to simplify the application process, streamline the assessment and intend to assist with the country’s […]

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Oh, yes you do.  When you start a business with your friends, the big dreams, and infectious midnight epiphanies are exciting. The future seems full of promise. And better still, you’re on the same page – you know each other well, and you trust each other implicitly. So why would you need a formal shareholder […]

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