Mortgage and Refinancing Conveyancing in Christchurch and Across New Zealand
Christchurch Property Law handles mortgage documents and refinancing, including moving your loan to a different bank, for clients in Christchurch and throughout New Zealand. We are a specialist conveyancing firm at Units 7 & 8, 243 Blenheim Road, Riccarton.
What does our financing & refinancing service cover?
We act on:
- Mortgage documents for a new loan
- Refinancing an existing loan
- Changing to a different bank
Will you advise whether I can afford the loan?
No. We do not provide financial advice: we do not advise on your ability, or any other borrower's ability, to meet obligations to the lender. Please seek independent financial advice from an appropriately qualified professional.
Do I need property lawyers for refinancing in Christchurch or elsewhere in New Zealand?
Not necessarily. Documenting a mortgage over land is conveyancing, which a lawyer or a Conveyancing Practitioner can carry out (Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006, section 6). We handle mortgage documents and refinancing, including moving your loan to a different bank, for clients throughout New Zealand. We do not provide financial advice; please seek independent financial advice from an appropriately qualified professional.
Who will handle my financing & refinancing?
- Tina Ban, Director, Conveyancing Practitioner
- Diana Song, Conveyancing Practitioner
- John Lim, Special Counsel
- Jennifer Kim, Special Counsel
- Selina Xu, Law Clerk
- Rachel Chen, Law Clerk
The person responsible for your matter is named in your letter of engagement.
Christchurch Property Law at a glance
- Christchurch Property Law Ltd is a specialist conveyancing firm at Units 7 & 8, 243 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, acting for clients throughout New Zealand.
- Our director, Tina Ban, is a Conveyancing Practitioner (BA(Hons), MCom (Merit), Juris Doctor).
- Professional indemnity insurance with fidelity cover of up to $100,000 per claim; client funds are held in our trust account.
- What a client says: “You both made the settlement go smoothly and stress-free.” (S Liebert)
We were impressed with the services provided by Tina and Diana for our refinance process. Very well communicated through the procedure. You always plan ahead and committed to do what you said you would. You both made the settlement go smoothly and stress-free. Much appreciated!
S Liebert
Frequently asked questions
How are your conveyancing fees charged?
Our fees are set out in your letter of engagement. If it specifies a fixed fee, we charge that fee for the agreed scope; work outside the scope is charged at an hourly rate. GST is payable on our fees, and for sale and purchase transactions our invoice is paid on the day of settlement.
Do you give financial, tax or valuation advice?
No. Our professional services cover conveyancing and related legal matters. We do not provide financial advice or tax advice, and we do not advise on the purchase price, market value, building condition or quality of a property. For financial, tax, valuation, building and other matters outside our professional scope, please seek independent advice from an appropriately qualified professional.
Who regulates Christchurch Property Law?
As conveyancers we are bound by the Rules of Conduct and Client Care for Conveyancers of the New Zealand Society of Conveyancers. You can raise a complaint with the person responsible for your work, or with the NZ Society of Conveyancers.
Is my money protected?
Client funds are held in our trust account, and we hold professional indemnity insurance that meets or exceeds the NZ Society of Conveyancers' minimum standards, with fidelity cover of up to $100,000 per claim.
How do we get started?
Read our Terms of Engagement and fill out the Client Information Form, then call or email us to discuss your transaction.
Scope of our services
Our professional services cover conveyancing and related legal matters. We do not provide financial advice or tax advice, and we do not advise on the purchase price, market value, building condition or quality of a property. For financial, tax, valuation, building and other matters outside our professional scope, please seek independent advice from an appropriately qualified professional.
Talk to us about your transaction. Units 7 & 8, 243 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch · 03 270 2708 · admin@chchpropertylaw.co.nz
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