Property. Commercial. Trusts. Assets. Relationship Property.

Lawyers of North Hamilton.

We are located at the Base Outlet.

Park in the outdoor carpark behind Farmers
We are between Peroz the Barbers and Converse
If you go past the bathroom we are the last door on the left and up the stairs.

Welcome to Foundation Legal, where we serve the people of the Waikato with a focus on asset planning, commercial, immigration and property law.

We specialise in the buying and selling of residential and commercial property, refinancing, subdivisions, commercial law, asset structuring, estate planning, wills and powers of attorney, relationship property and immigration law.

We have an office at the Base shopping centre with easy parking for our clients but are also mobile so we can meet the needs of clients' lifestyles. Being mobile lets the team at Foundation Legal to come to you, either at work or home, at a time suitable to you – even after hours!

We invite you to make an appointment by phoning 07 949 7879 or email Claire to see how we can help you.

Our Pricing Philosophy pdf

How we do what we do at Foundation Legal

Value

We ensure you’re getting maximum value and the best advice, by providing affordable, fit for purpose solutions.

Integrity

We are open, honest, ethical, respectful and trustworthy.

Perceptiveness

We listen to our clients, understand their world and do all we can to make their lives easier.

Communication

We are happy to talk to you and masters of the closing the loop on our communications.

Approachable

We have good energy and are warm and friendly people to work with

Agile

We adapt to the demands of the situation and can be mobile if you need us to be.

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Advice for buying at Auction

May 3rd 2021Before the Auction Researching the property If you win an auction your purchase of the property is unconditional, so you need to learn as much as you can about the property prior to the auction orRead more

Investors and the Housing Market - This Weeks Announcements from the Government

March 26th 2021Read more

Why order a LIM report?

March 17th 2021When your buying your first home (or any property) you may wonder why you being told to order a LIM report. A LIM (stands for Land Information Memorandum) is a report from the Council and gives youRead more

Trustee Duties - New Requirements Under the Trusts Act 2019

March 8th 2021Becoming Familiar with the Trust The Trustees must become acquainted with the terms of the Trust document and in particular establish: The beneficiaries of the Trust and theirRead more

Confidentiality Agreements

February 23rd 2021A confidentiality agreement (also referred to as a “non disclosure agreement” or “NDA”) is a contract where parties agree not to disclose information covered by the agreement, typically used Read more

Property Sharing Agreements

February 22nd 2021 It’s a Kiwi dream to own your own home. But with ever increasing property prices reality dictates that we pool our resources with family, friends or business partners to get on the propertyRead more

Enduring Powers of Attorney

February 17th 2021While it is a new year, it is still important to take time to speak to our loved ones about important matters. Especially why it is important to have enduring powers of attorney in place. AnRead more

Winding up Your Trust

February 16th 2021The new Trusts Act 2019 is in force which is changing the landscape of Trusts in New Zealand. You may wish to simplify your life and wind up your Trust! Since the introduction of the new law, a trustRead more

The long-awaited Trusts Act 2019 (Act) has arrived!

February 16th 2021The long-awaited Trusts Act 2019 (Act) has arrived! The Act aims to update trust law and make the law accessible to all (not just lawyers). The Act came into force on 30 January 2021, and applies toRead more

Advice for first home buyers

January 17th 2020I love helping people buy property – it is should be such an exciting time in someones life. However, the stress levels experienced when buying a home is up there with birth, death, divorce andRead more

Brightline Test – where do you stand?

January 9th 2020In an effort to cool the housing market, the government introduced a “bright-line” test for the taxation of gains from the disposal of residential land acquired and disposed of within two yearsRead more

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P. 07 949 7879
M. 021 715 325
E. claire@foundationlegal.co.nz

Postal address:
PO Box 20423, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3241

Physical Address
Shop L313, The Base, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200
(Entrance on the right of Pero’s Barber Shop)