Buying or Selling a Farm.

Buying a Farm with Confidence

Paperwork is not the job you get up for. We make it simple and keep the process moving so you can stay on the farm.

Our support includes:

• Reviewing sale and purchase agreements

• Checking titles, boundaries, rights of way, and easements

• Reviewing stock, plant, chattels, water rights, and supply agreements

• Advising on due diligence and consent requirements

• Coordinating with lenders, agents, and rural advisers

What this means for you:

• Fewer surprises before settlement

• Clear next steps and timeframes from the start

• A stronger position if something is not right

• Documents that reflect how the farm actually operates

Selling a Farm with Care and Clarity

If you are selling a long held property, we respect the work that went into it. Our job is to protect value, reduce hassle, and help you hand things over cleanly.

We help you:

• Prepare and review sale documents

• Manage disclosures, warranties, and conditions

• Confirm titles, boundaries, and what is included or excluded

• Coordinate with your agent and advisers

• Keep settlement fair, accurate, and on track

Outcome:

A tidy sale record, fewer loose ends, and less chance of disputes later

Rural Issues We Handle Every Day

• Leases, licences, and farm access

• Water rights, irrigation arrangements, and environmental requirements

• Sharemilking, agistment, and supply arrangements

• Accommodation and employment matters on farm

• Boundary fences, structures, and shared tracks

• Succession planning and intergenerational ownership

Plain English. Straight answers. We deal with the paperwork so you can deal with the weather.

How We Work with Farmers

• One point of contact who answers the phone

• Clear costs before we start

• Short meetings and practical next steps

• We work with your accountant, agent, bank, and rural advisers

• We keep things moving and tell you early if something will slow the process

We know your time is valuable. Our role is to make every part of the legal process easier so you can keep running your farm.

Where We Work

Our rural law team is based in Masterton and supports farm owners and buyers across Wairarapa and throughout New Zealand. 

Questions We Often Get Asked About Buying or Selling a Farm

Do I really need a lawyer to buy or sell a farm?

You can start a deal without one, but farm transactions carry real risk. We check titles, access, water, stock and chattels, and the fine print that can cost money later. Our role is to prevent surprises and keep the process fair.

What should be in a farm sale agreement?

The agreement should clearly cover the land, stock, plant, chattels, water rights, possession and deposit dates, and any warranties or disclosures. We make sure the document matches what you and the other party actually agreed.

Do I need due diligence for a rural property?

Yes. Rural properties are not all the same. Water, consents, improvements, historical use, and access can all affect value and risk. We help you check the important items and decide what needs fixing or pricing.

What if our deal started with a handshake?

That is common. We can turn the handshake into clear terms that protect both sides and keep momentum.

Can you work with my agent, bank, and accountant?

Yes. We coordinate with your team so advice is joined up and practical.