News & Publications:

When a unit title is presented to the market for sale, any interested purchaser is likely to enquire about insurance. In this article, MDS Law Associate and property specialist, John Wright, considers some of those potential risks.

The Canterbury real estate market has changed dramatically since the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Now more than ever buyers need to be well informed about the process of buying homes in such a challenging market.

MDS Law and ASB have combined to present some of the key areas that those new to the residential property market, those buying again or for investment need to know.

The redevelopment of the central city of Christchurch is an opportunity unlikely to be seen again in several lifetimes. While the redevelopment project promises many exciting investment opportunities it also creates much uncertainty for affected land owners. In this article, the {mds} law team reviews the opportunities and what landowners and developers need to do now that the plan has been unveiled.

In this article we discuss changes to existing tax laws relating to depreciation arising from the Canterbury Earthquake events.

The Canterbury Earthquake Order 2011 is designed to assist displaced businesses find alternative accommodation without requirements to comply with the City or District Plans or normal resource processes. MDS Law Associate and property specialist, John Wright, discusses what to watch out for.