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Unit title guidance from Quay Law

About Quay Law

Ian Mellett, Barrister and Solicitor, Quay Law

Quay Law is a small, focused law firm situated in the residential area of Remuera. This website is dedicated to unit title property and conveyancing, and we act for buyers and sellers of unit title property throughout Auckland and beyond.

Our Firm

Clients deal directly with the people working on their matters, from the first enquiry through to completion.

Where We Work

We act for clients right across Auckland, from the North Shore and Whangaparāoa in the north to Pukekohe in the south. We also help clients from a satellite office in the Coromandel, and we act for clients through the Waikato and Tauranga and all the way down to the bottom of the South Island. We cover the whole of New Zealand.

We created unittitle.co.nz because unit title transactions deserve particular care. The documents are extensive, the law changed significantly in 2022 and the consequences of missing something can be costly. We wanted to set out clearly how the process works and what we look for on our clients’ behalf.

Ian Mellett, Barrister and Solicitor

Ian is the principal of Quay Law. He has more than 30 years of experience in law, including 25 years in practice in New Zealand and, before that, in South Africa. He has written on the conveyancing process for publications including NZ Home Owners magazine.

Ian advises on unit title purchases and sales, off the plan purchases and the conveyancing that goes with them. All legal advice on unit title matters at Quay Law is given by Ian.

Ian holds a B Com, an LLB and a Higher Diploma in Tax Law. He is admitted to practise in New Zealand and overseas and is a member of the New Zealand Law Society.

Michael Mellett, Law Clerk

Michael is a law clerk at Quay Law and is often clients’ first point of contact. He assists with gathering body corporate documents, coordinating with real estate agents, lenders and body corporate managers, and keeping clients informed of progress. Michael works under Ian’s supervision.

Our Approach

We read the documents that matter and explain them plainly. We tell you what we have found, what it means for you and what your options are. We are clear about our fees from the outset.

Regulation

Lawyers in New Zealand are regulated by the New Zealand Law Society. Information about our client care and complaints processes is provided when you instruct us.

Related guides

Contact Quay Law about your unit title purchase or sale in Auckland. Send us your agreement and disclosure statement for review before you sign.

Purchases typically start around $1,800 plus GST and LINZ disbursements. See what affects the cost of a unit title transaction and request a quote.

Speak with Quay Law

We would be glad to help with your unit title purchase or sale.

If you are buying or selling a unit title property in Auckland, we recommend speaking with us before you sign an agreement. Contact Ian Mellett at Quay Law, Barrister and Solicitor, by completing our enquiry form below, or call us on 09 523 2408.

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    We will let you know how to send your agreement and disclosure documents. Sending an enquiry does not create a solicitor and client relationship.

    The information on this page is provided for general information purposes only and is not legal advice. Every transaction is different, and all matters should be discussed with the team at Quay Law.