Property Lawyers in Auckland

Property Lawyers in Auckland

Legal support that protects your home, your money, and your peace of mind

Legal support that protects your home, your money, and your peace of mind

Property decisions come with high stakes, but they don’t have to be stressful. Whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing, we provide clear legal advice and thorough support to protect your interests at every step.

Property decisions come with high stakes, but they don’t have to be stressful. Whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing, we provide clear legal advice and thorough support to protect your interests at every step.

Property Law Services

Property Law Services

Whether you're buying, selling, or leasing property, we provide expert guidance to protect your rights and secure your investments.

Whether you're buying, selling, or leasing property, we provide expert guidance to protect your rights and secure your investments.

Buying a home in New Zealand

Buying a home in New Zealand

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or investing in your next home, we’ll review the contract, handle the paperwork, and make sure everything’s in order before settlement day.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or investing in your next home, we’ll review the contract, handle the paperwork, and make sure everything’s in order before settlement day.

Conveyancing for first-home buyers

Conveyancing for first-home buyers

Property deals can be stressful but they don’t have to be. From your first home to a new commercial site, we’ll guide you through every step, explain the fine print, and make sure everything’s done right.

Property deals can be stressful but they don’t have to be. From your first home to a new commercial site, we’ll guide you through every step, explain the fine print, and make sure everything’s done right.

Conveyancing for private sellers

Conveyancing for private sellers

Divorce, custody, relationship property - it’s a lot to deal with. We’re here to listen, offer practical advice, and help you move forward in a way that protects the people and things you care about most.

Divorce, custody, relationship property - it’s a lot to deal with. We’re here to listen, offer practical advice, and help you move forward in a way that protects the people and things you care about most.

General conveyancing services

General conveyancing services

Need help with a standard sale or purchase? We manage all aspects of conveyancing with clear timelines, open communication, and expert legal care.

Need help with a standard sale or purchase? We manage all aspects of conveyancing with clear timelines, open communication, and expert legal care.

Property refinancing

Property refinancing

Refinancing your home loan? We’ll review your new mortgage documents, liaise with your bank, and ensure the process is fast and legally sound.

Refinancing your home loan? We’ll review your new mortgage documents, liaise with your bank, and ensure the process is fast and legally sound.

Pre-auction legal checks

Pre-auction legal checks

Thinking of buying at auction? We’ll review the auction pack, explain any legal risks, and give you clear advice, so you can bid with confidence.

Thinking of buying at auction? We’ll review the auction pack, explain any legal risks, and give you clear advice, so you can bid with confidence.

From first-home buyers to private sellers, we've got you covered

From first-home buyers to private sellers, we've got you covered

From first-home buyers to private sellers, we've got you covered

Property decisions are big life moments, whether you're buying your first home, selling privately, or refinancing. It’s easy to feel unsure and wonder if everything’s being done right.


With decades of experience and hundreds of property transactions behind us, we give you practical, thorough legal support from start to finish.


You’ll get advice that’s clear, easy to follow, and always focused on protecting your interests.

Property decisions are big life moments, whether you're buying your first home, selling privately, or refinancing. It’s easy to feel unsure and wonder if everything’s being done right.


With decades of experience and hundreds of property transactions behind us, we give you practical, thorough legal support from start to finish.


You’ll get advice that’s clear, easy to follow, and always focused on protecting your interests.

Property decisions are big life moments, whether you're buying your first home, selling privately, or refinancing. It’s easy to feel unsure and wonder if everything’s being done right.


With decades of experience and hundreds of property transactions behind us, we give you practical, thorough legal support from start to finish.


You’ll get advice that’s clear, easy to follow, and always focused on protecting your interests.

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Whether you’re purchasing real estate, managing a property dispute, or need guidance on conveyancing, Surani Associates is here to support all your property law needs.

150+ 5 Star Reviews

150+ 5 Star Reviews

Trusted by Hundreds of Clients

Trusted by Hundreds of Clients

Trusted by Hundreds of Clients

Trusted by Hundreds of Clients

What it’s like to Work with Us

What it’s like to Work with Us

What it’s like to Work with Us

We keep things simple, supportive, and straight to the point—and it all starts with listening.


We take time to hear what matters to you, understand what you're buying or selling, and talk through your options clearly. You won’t get buried in jargon or left in the dark.


We’ll explain your rights and responsibilities, keep your documents in order, and guide you through each step with care. Whether it’s your first property or your fifth, you’ll feel informed, heard, and supported from start to finish.

We keep things simple, supportive, and straight to the point—and it all starts with listening.


We take time to hear what matters to you, understand what you're buying or selling, and talk through your options clearly. You won’t get buried in jargon or left in the dark.


We’ll explain your rights and responsibilities, keep your documents in order, and guide you through each step with care. Whether it’s your first property or your fifth, you’ll feel informed, heard, and supported from start to finish.

We keep things simple, supportive, and straight to the point—and it all starts with listening.


We take time to hear what matters to you, understand what you're buying or selling, and talk through your options clearly. You won’t get buried in jargon or left in the dark.


We’ll explain your rights and responsibilities, keep your documents in order, and guide you through each step with care. Whether it’s your first property or your fifth, you’ll feel informed, heard, and supported from start to finish.

We work with people at every stage of the property journey

We work with people at every stage of the property journey

We work with people at every stage of the property journey

You don’t need to know all the legal steps. That’s our job.

We’ll explain everything in plain language, keep things moving, and answer all your questions along the way.

You don’t need to know all the legal steps. That’s our job.

We’ll explain everything in plain language, keep things moving, and answer all your questions along the way.

You don’t need to know all the legal steps. That’s our job.

We’ll explain everything in plain language, keep things moving, and answer all your questions along the way.

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Couple holding moving boxes and plant

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Common Questions about Property Law in NZ

Common Questions about Property Law in NZ

Common Questions about Property Law in NZ

Buying or selling property can feel complicated, so we’ve answered the most common questions about conveyancing, auctions, refinancing, costs, and how our lawyers can make the process smoother for you.

Buying or selling property can feel complicated, so we’ve answered the most common questions about conveyancing, auctions, refinancing, costs, and how our lawyers can make the process smoother for you.

Buying or selling property can feel complicated, so we’ve answered the most common questions about conveyancing, auctions, refinancing, costs, and how our lawyers can make the process smoother for you.

Do I need a lawyer to buy or sell property in New Zealand?

Yes. A lawyer or conveyancer is required to handle the legal transfer of property. We manage the entire process - from reviewing contracts to liaising with the other side’s lawyer - so your interests are protected.

Do I need a lawyer to buy or sell property in New Zealand?

Yes. A lawyer or conveyancer is required to handle the legal transfer of property. We manage the entire process - from reviewing contracts to liaising with the other side’s lawyer - so your interests are protected.

Do I need a lawyer to buy or sell property in New Zealand?

Yes. A lawyer or conveyancer is required to handle the legal transfer of property. We manage the entire process - from reviewing contracts to liaising with the other side’s lawyer - so your interests are protected.

Can I get legal advice before bidding at an auction?

Absolutely. We strongly recommend it. We can review the auction pack, check for legal red flags, and explain the key terms before you commit.

Can I get legal advice before bidding at an auction?

Absolutely. We strongly recommend it. We can review the auction pack, check for legal red flags, and explain the key terms before you commit.

Can I get legal advice before bidding at an auction?

Absolutely. We strongly recommend it. We can review the auction pack, check for legal red flags, and explain the key terms before you commit.

How long does conveyancing usually take?

For standard sales or purchases, conveyancing usually takes a few weeks. Timelines can vary depending on your contract and financing conditions, but we’ll keep things moving and update you every step of the way.

How long does conveyancing usually take?

For standard sales or purchases, conveyancing usually takes a few weeks. Timelines can vary depending on your contract and financing conditions, but we’ll keep things moving and update you every step of the way.

How long does conveyancing usually take?

For standard sales or purchases, conveyancing usually takes a few weeks. Timelines can vary depending on your contract and financing conditions, but we’ll keep things moving and update you every step of the way.

What is property refinancing and how can a lawyer help?

Refinancing means switching your home loan to a new lender or mortgage deal. We review all loan documentation, check legal terms, and make sure the refinancing process is completed smoothly with your bank.

What is property refinancing and how can a lawyer help?

Refinancing means switching your home loan to a new lender or mortgage deal. We review all loan documentation, check legal terms, and make sure the refinancing process is completed smoothly with your bank.

What is property refinancing and how can a lawyer help?

Refinancing means switching your home loan to a new lender or mortgage deal. We review all loan documentation, check legal terms, and make sure the refinancing process is completed smoothly with your bank.

Can you help if I’m selling my house without a real estate agent?

Yes. We provide legal advice, draft the Sale and Purchase Agreement, handle negotiations, and ensure the sale is legally binding and risk-free without the need for an agent.

Can you help if I’m selling my house without a real estate agent?

Yes. We provide legal advice, draft the Sale and Purchase Agreement, handle negotiations, and ensure the sale is legally binding and risk-free without the need for an agent.

Can you help if I’m selling my house without a real estate agent?

Yes. We provide legal advice, draft the Sale and Purchase Agreement, handle negotiations, and ensure the sale is legally binding and risk-free without the need for an agent.

How much will it cost?

We’ll provide a clear fee estimate based on your specific property needs before we begin. No hidden costs, no surprises, just transparent pricing.

How much will it cost?

We’ll provide a clear fee estimate based on your specific property needs before we begin. No hidden costs, no surprises, just transparent pricing.

How much will it cost?

We’ll provide a clear fee estimate based on your specific property needs before we begin. No hidden costs, no surprises, just transparent pricing.

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Buying or selling property is a big deal. We treat it that way.

Buying or selling property is a big deal. We treat it that way.

Buying or selling property is a big deal. We treat it that way.

Whether it’s your first step on the property ladder or another chapter in your investment journey, we’re here to make sure it’s done right, from day one.

Whether it’s your first step on the property ladder or another chapter in your investment journey, we’re here to make sure it’s done right, from day one.

Whether it’s your first step on the property ladder or another chapter in your investment journey, we’re here to make sure it’s done right, from day one.

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