How far will an Auckland business actually travel?
Most work a patch rather than the region. Plenty of North Shore businesses will not cross the bridge for a two-hour job, and nobody in Pukekohe is driving to Warkworth for one. NovaPay asks businesses near you first, and any travel or call-out fee is stated in the quote rather than found on the invoice.
Can I get someone the same week in Auckland?
Usually, for the smaller jobs. How urgent it is goes out with the request, so a business with nothing free that week can say so instead of leaving you waiting on a callback.
How much does conveyancing cost in NZ?
Firms differ, and most quote a fixed fee for a straightforward purchase plus disbursements such as LINZ registration. Ask for the fee and the disbursements separately so you are comparing the same thing.
Can I get a fixed fee instead of hourly?
For defined work like conveyancing, a will or a simple contract review, usually yes. For disputes, less often, because nobody can see how long it will run. Ask for an estimate and a limit you have to approve before it is exceeded.
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house in New Zealand?
In practice yes. The transfer has to be certified and lodged electronically by a lawyer or conveyancer, so you cannot complete a purchase without one.
What is a letter of engagement?
The written terms your lawyer must give you before starting, covering fees, scope and who is doing the work. Read it, and ask about anything in it you do not follow.