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Rural Property

Expert legal assistance for rural property transactions.

Our firm has acted for rural landowners in Hawke’s Bay for 150 years. Whether you own, are buying or selling farmland, vineyards, orchards, or lifestyle properties, our experienced rural property lawyers ensure your interests are protected and your transactions are successful.

Buying and Selling Rural PropertyRural property transactions require unique considerations, such as zoning, resource consents, and water rights. Our team offers comprehensive legal support to ensure smooth and compliant transactions.

Specialised Rural ExpertiseAdvice relating to rural property extends beyond standard property transactions. Whether you’re managing a farming business or vineyard, we provide tailored legal advice to protect your assets, secure financing, and navigate complex legal issues.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Sale and purchase of rural land and property
  • Conveyancing
  • Negotiating agreements
  • Sale and leasing transactions
  • Asset protection and succession planning
  • Banking and finance
  • Compliance
  • Overseas Investment Office advice
  • Rural tax and legal issues

Meet the team.

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Richard Doole
Partner

Banking and Finance

Commercial and Corporate Advisory

Mergers and Acquisitions

Primary Industries and Agribusiness

Adrian Barclay
Partner

Residential Property

Rural Property

Subdivisions

Succession Planning

Trust and Estate Administration and Planning

Lincoln Reid
Partner

Commercial Property

Primary Industries and Agribusiness

Residential Property

Rural Property

Trust and Estate Administration and Planning

Caleb Hensman
Partner

Commercial Property

Residential Property

Rural Property

Succession Planning

Trust and Estate Administration and Planning

Kate Young
Associate

Commercial Property

Leasing

Rural Property

Subdivisions

Julia Trautvetter
Associate

Commercial Property

Residential Property

Subdivisions

Trust and Estate Administration and Planning

Annabel Nesbitt
Senior Solicitor

Leasing

Subdivisions

Trust and Estate Administration and Planning

Simon Scannell
Consultant

Commercial and Corporate Advisory

Primary Industries and Agribusiness

Residential Property

Rural Property

Trust and Estate Administration and Planning
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