Helping you find your place, your way, with expert guidance for every step of your property journey.
Hosted by Andrew Johnson, the Trends Property Insight Series delivers real conversations with New Zealand’s top designers, builders, service providers, and industry experts.
Whether you're renovating to sell, building new, or simply making your current home work better, each episode brings practical insights and insider advice you can trust. From kitchen upgrades and legal checklists to sustainable design and tradie tips, we help you make confident decisions and turn ideas into action.
Watch or listen today, and find your place, your way. Learn more and sign up for your free myTrends Property Account at TrendsProperty.co.nz
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Helping you find your place, your way, with expert guidance for every step of your property journey.
Hosted by Andrew Johnson, the Trends Property Insight Series delivers real conversations with New Zealand’s top designers, builders, service providers, and industry experts.
Whether you're renovating to sell, building new, or simply making your current home work better, each episode brings practical insights and insider advice you can trust. From kitchen upgrades and legal checklists to sustainable design and tradie tips, we help you make confident decisions and turn ideas into action.
Watch or listen today, and find your place, your way. Learn more and sign up for your free myTrends Property Account at TrendsProperty.co.nz
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You can watch this episode by visiting TrendsProperty.com/podcast
In this episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, we sit down with Kristy Jones, Senior Associate at Denham Bramwell Lawyers, to demystify the legal foundations of buying, selling, and refinancing property in New Zealand. With a clear passion for making law more approachable, Kristy brings insight and empathy to every part of the property journey, from first-home buyers and family transfers to complex sales, off-the-plan contracts, and multi-party purchases.
Kristy shares how her own path to property law was unexpected, but ultimately shaped by a drive to support people through big, life-changing decisions. She explains what a Sale and Purchase Agreement really is, how conditions and clauses protect both buyers and sellers, and why coming to your lawyer early can save stress, money, and heartbreak down the line.
We explore why buying at auction demands full due diligence up front, how refinancing can trigger hidden costs like break fees or insurance delays, and what to consider when buying property with friends or extended family. Kristy also highlights common mistakes, like relying on outdated building plans, skipping legal review of contracts, or underestimating the timeframes involved in KiwiSaver access and finance approvals.
With clarity and warmth, Kristy demonstrates that good legal advice isn’t about jargon; it’s about creating confidence. Whether you’re navigating your first home, a refinancing puzzle, or a tricky sale-and-purchase chain, this conversation will help you ask the right questions and build the right team to support you.
You can watch this episode by visiting TrendsProperty.com/podcast
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