Auckland, North Island

Property lawyers in Auckland

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Brett Abraham · Founding Partner · Property · Auckland

Level 4, Denham Bramwell Building, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104

Founding partner who leads the firm's property and commercial law team. His property work covers residential, commercial and rural property, subdivisions and retirement villages; he also works in commercial law and in estates, wills and trusts.

About property law in New Zealand

Buying and selling homes, leases, boundary and building disputes, and tenancy matters. Smaller disputes can go to the Disputes Tribunal (up to $60,000 since 24 January 2026); larger civil claims go to the District Court or High Court.

  • The Disputes Tribunal hears claims up to $60,000 (raised from $30,000 on 24 January 2026).
  • The District Court hears civil claims up to $350,000; larger claims go to the High Court.
  • Civil legal aid isn't available for Disputes Tribunal cases.
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Common questions about property lawyers in Auckland

Where do small property disputes go?

The Disputes Tribunal hears claims up to $60,000 (since 24 January 2026). The District Court hears civil claims up to $350,000, and larger claims go to the High Court.

Can I get legal aid for the Disputes Tribunal?

No — civil legal aid isn't available for Disputes Tribunal cases.

Are the lawyers listed in Auckland licensed?

Every lawyer listed was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register of lawyers before being added, and each held a current practising certificate. Complaints about a lawyer go to the Law Society's Lawyers Complaints Service (0800 261 801).

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