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Andrew Petersen leads Bell Gully's real estate practice, in addition to his role as chair of the firm. He acts for developers, property groups and government bodies on property developments, capital transactions and issues relating to the Overseas Investment Act.
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Andrew is extremely capable and well regarded.
Andrew is extremely capable and well regarded.
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Overseas investment review - phase two released
Today the Government launched its public consultation document on the 'second phase' of its Overseas Investment Act 2005 (the Act) reforms (as foreshadowed in our announcement late last year).
Overseas Investment - review announced just as new regime comes into force
Just days before amendments to New Zealand’s overseas investment regime take effect, the government has announced its intention to undertake a further review of the legislation.
Residential land amendments mark new era in New Zealand’s overseas investment regime
The Overseas Investment Amendment Bill was passed yesterday after its third and final reading. The Bill limits the ability of overseas persons to purchase residential property in New Zealand.
Development exemption struck from Overseas Investment amendments, private bill possible
The surprise removal of a private exemption from the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (the Bill) by New Zealand's Speaker of the House has raised the possibility developers could consider seeking exemptions from the Act through a separate, private bill.
New leniency for foreign buyers in Overseas Investment Act overhaul but redraft raises fresh issues
A select committee report on changes to overseas investment rules has proposed relaxing some of the planned restrictions on foreign buyers which could have hindered development, but the amendments raise a number of new issues that require close examination.
OIO residential land amendments delayed
The date for the Select Committee to report to Parliament on the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (the Bill) has been extended to 21 June 2018.
Update on the new Government’s foreign investment policy direction
The New Zealand Government has published the first of its changes aimed at strengthening the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (OIA) by issuing a new Directive Letter (Letter) to the Overseas Investment Office (OIO). This will affect foreigners looking to purchase sensitive land in New Zealand.
Overseas investment review - phase two released
Today the Government launched its public consultation document on the 'second phase' of its Overseas Investment Act 2005 (the Act) reforms (as foreshadowed in our announcement late last year).
Overseas Investment - review announced just as new regime comes into force
Just days before amendments to New Zealand’s overseas investment regime take effect, the government has announced its intention to undertake a further review of the legislation.
Residential land amendments mark new era in New Zealand’s overseas investment regime
The Overseas Investment Amendment Bill was passed yesterday after its third and final reading. The Bill limits the ability of overseas persons to purchase residential property in New Zealand.
Development exemption struck from Overseas Investment amendments, private bill possible
The surprise removal of a private exemption from the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (the Bill) by New Zealand's Speaker of the House has raised the possibility developers could consider seeking exemptions from the Act through a separate, private bill.
New leniency for foreign buyers in Overseas Investment Act overhaul but redraft raises fresh issues
A select committee report on changes to overseas investment rules has proposed relaxing some of the planned restrictions on foreign buyers which could have hindered development, but the amendments raise a number of new issues that require close examination.
OIO residential land amendments delayed
The date for the Select Committee to report to Parliament on the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (the Bill) has been extended to 21 June 2018.
Update on the new Government’s foreign investment policy direction
The New Zealand Government has published the first of its changes aimed at strengthening the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (OIA) by issuing a new Directive Letter (Letter) to the Overseas Investment Office (OIO). This will affect foreigners looking to purchase sensitive land in New Zealand.