Creating Unit Title Developments.

Legal Advice for Unit Title Developments

We advise developers on how to structure and document unit title projects to meet legal requirements and reduce risk from the start. Our focus is on helping you set up your development correctly so each stage runs smoothly and complies with the Unit Titles Act.

Getting the Structure Right

We help you choose and implement the right legal structure for your development, including:

• Unit title arrangements and staged developments

• Body corporate rules and governance documents

• Management of shared facilities and common property

• Compliance with the Unit Titles Act and other relevant laws

We work closely with your surveyor and project team so that the legal structure supports your commercial and development goals.

Supporting You from Start to Finish

Our team prepares and reviews all necessary documentation, including:

• Disclosure statements for prospective purchasers

• Easements and access or service arrangements

• Management agreements and body corporate rules

• Documentation required for Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and local council approvals

We aim to keep your project on schedule and ensure that every document is complete, compliant and ready for registration.

Why Legal Input Matters

Getting the legal structure right early in the project:

• Reduces future disputes and long term risk

• Protects both developers and future unit owners

• Provides clarity for buyers and stakeholders

• Helps ensure a smooth transition through each development stage

Clear legal advice at the outset helps avoid costly issues later.

Where We Work

Our commercial property team is based in Wellington, Lower Hutt and Masterton. We support developers and project teams throughout New Zealand, providing practical legal guidance for unit title and mixed-use developments.

Questions We Often Get Asked About Unit Title Developments

What is a unit title development?

A unit title development divides a property into individual units with shared common areas managed by a body corporate. We advise on how to structure these developments and meet legal obligations under the Unit Titles Act.

Why do developers need legal advice for unit title projects?

Legal advice ensures the structure, documents and compliance requirements are correct from the start. It helps avoid registration delays, buyer disputes and governance issues later on.

What documents are required for a unit title development?

Key documents include disclosure statements, body corporate rules, management agreements and easements. We prepare and review these documents to make sure they are complete and compliant.

How does a staged unit title development work?

A staged development allows units to be built and registered in phases. We help draft the structure plan, prepare staged documentation and manage the legal process through each phase of registration.