Rotorua Lawyers
Property Law Experts
At Steens Law, we specialise in providing comprehensive property law services tailored to meet your needs. Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or developing property, our expert team is here to simplify the process and protect your interests.
In and Out of Court Expertise
Steens Law combines expert property and business law services with seasoned court advocacy, offering clients comprehensive legal support and peace of mind in every transaction or dispute.
Service Overview
Steens Law offers expert property law services, including seamless residential and commercial transactions, precise title searches and transfers, and guidance for subdivision and development projects. We provide tailored support for commercial leases, legal expertise in residential tenancies under the RTA, and comprehensive assistance for business sales and purchases. Our dedicated team ensures clarity, efficiency, and confidence in every transaction, simplifying property law for you.
Our Fees
At Steens Law, we commonly charge based on hourly rates but endeavour to provide estimates to give you greater certainty around charges. We also offer fixed fee options for certain transactions, providing clarity and confidence about the cost.
Our fixed fees for standard transactions are:
Wills & EPA(s)
Preparing or updating a Will
$400.00
Preparing or updating a Will (couple)
$700.00
Enduring Powers of Attorney (Property or Care & Welfare)
$400.00
Enduring Powers of Attorney (Property and Care & Welfare)
$600.00
Enduring Powers of Attorney (Property and Care & Welfare, couple)
$800.00
General
Independent advice (on Powers of Attorney)
$300.00
Occupational Right Agreement (ORA)
$2,000.00
Corporate Trustee Services
Trust (annual review charge)
$750.00
Document review/signing
$450.00
Property Sale Or Purchase
Selling a Home (Mortgage)
$1,400.00
Buying a Home (Mortgage)
$1,800.00
Buying a Home – Kiwsaver
$2,000.00
Refinancing
$1,200.00
Selling a Home (No Mortgage)
$1,200.00
Buying a Home (No Mortgage)
$1,400.00
* our fixed fees do not include GST or disbursements
Property Sale Or Purchase
Disbursements
- Title Search $8.00
- Instrument Searches $8.00
- Guaranteed Search $8.00
- Transfer Reg Fee $122.00
- Mortgage Reg Fee $122.00
- Post Reg Title Search $8.00
- plus $100+ GST per person for Home Start Grant
- plus $500 – $700 + GST per Guarantee
- plus $350 – $500 + GST for preparing a standard sale and purchase agreement
- plus $120 + GST for preparing a deed of nomination
- plus approx $175 + GST for a family trust selling if you want us to draft the trustees’ resolution
- plus approx $175 + GST for Directors’ Resolutions
- plus $350 – $500 +GST for preparing a sale and purchase agreement
- plus $175 +GST for a family trust selling if you want us to draft the trustees’resolutions
- plus $175 +GST for a company trust if you want us to draft the directors’resolutions
Our Services
Buying Property
Buying a property can be very exciting, but also complex requiring planning and due dilligence.
Selling Property
Receive professional assistance to facilitate a seamless property sale, from initial listing to final settlement.
Transfer of Title
Obtain precise advice for transferring property titles, ensuring clear and undisputed ownership transitions.
Business
Benefit from our comprehensive support throughout the intricate process of buying or selling a business, from due diligence to settlement.
Development
Partner with us to manage the entire conveyancing transaction for your development projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Legal Services
Access a full range of legal services tailored to meet your specific needs beyond property conveyancing.
