Sarah Hartley - Solicitor

02/03/2026

A wee announcement from me (and a new email address).

[email protected]

10/06/2024

First Home Grant exemption this week only!

The Government has decided to offer first home buyers that were preapproved and already signed up the chance to apply for the First Home Grant. You need:

- pre approval that had expired on or before 22 May 2024
- signed Agreement for Sale and Purchase dated on or before 22 May 2024

EXTENSION ENDS FRIDAY 14 JUNE 2024

Click this link to apply https://kaingaora.govt.nz/en_NZ/home-ownership/first-home-grant/

08/06/2024

FREE information evening for FIRST HOME BUYERS

6pm - 19 June - Mortlock McCormack Law’s office

Considering buying your first home? Come along and hear everything you need to know about the legal side and how to sort your finance.

Click on the link to register for FREE.

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/first-home-buyers-seminar-tickets-910151857707?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/05/2024

If you’re considering buying your first home come along to our information evening. Hear about all things finance and legal. If you register and attend you even get $200 off your legal fee when you purchase. Click below to register. Also share with / tag anyone you think might benefit.

Come learn everything you need to know about buying your first home at our seminar!

17/10/2023

EMPLOYING YOUNG PEOPLE OVER THE HOLIDAYS?

With the silly season fast approaching, you may be considering getting some young people in to help in your business. Or perhaps your child wants to earn some extra money over the holidays. It's a win / win provided you do it properly.

There are a few additional employment law requirements for young people which are important to know. These include minimum wages, health and safety and restrictions on the types of jobs young employees can do.

If you are considering taking on seasonal employees or contractors we can certainly help with advice and/or employment agreements specifically for these temporary roles. Please get in touch.

Sarah Hartley
021 686 177
[email protected]

Solicitor at Mortlock McCormack Law but based in Lincoln. Offering legal advice that fits your lifestyle. Message / call for a no obligations chat. Flexible meeting times and locations to make your life easier.

07/02/2023

Selwyn is continuing to grow, with new subdivisions seeming to spring up overnight! If you're considering building or buying in Selwyn, make sure you get a head start with the right advice.

Sarah Hartley - Solicitor from Mortlock McCormack Law is a Lincoln-based solicitor with a wealth of knowledge in property and commercial law. She provides high-quality advice and is even happy to meet outside business hours 🙌

https://www.selwynconnect.co.nz/canterbury/lincoln/business/mortlock-mccormack-law-sarah-hartley

01/02/2023

A video we made a couple of years ago could be even more relevant now. If you’re about to come off a fixed interest rate and facing a serious increase it might be time for some support with your lending. Get in touch with us through Sarah Hartley - Solicitor or Kim at MYlend.

23/08/2022

Who watched Sunday this week? The development in Lincoln versus the preservation of good soil for agriculture and what we’re prepared to sacrifice to help the housing crisis.

I, for one, was shocked when this image went up and I got some context for just how big this housing development is. If you haven’t seen it go watch it on demand at TVNZ+.

15/07/2022

What do property lawyers like to do on a Saturday? Read the property papers, check the interest rates and keep up to date with what’s going on so I can advise my clients with up to date info.

Check out these interest rates. Time to swap banks? You could get a cash incentive to move. Get in touch if you want a no obligation chat about what’s involved and who to approach.

Sarah Hartley - 021 686 177

20/05/2022

Changes to the purchase price caps allowing more properties to qualify for the First Home Buyer Grant have been announced. The Grant is so helpful and can really bump up your deposit. The new figures are below:

If you’re buying in the Christchurch area (including Selwyn) the caps are
* Existing properties up to $550,000
* New homes up to $750,000

Other areas (including South Canterbury)
* Existing up to $400,000
* New homes up to $500,000

Check out this website for other area caps

https://kaingaora.govt.nz/home-ownership/first-home-grant/house-price-caps/

Let me know if you think this could help you get into your first home.