Property Lawyers in Hastings

How many property lawyers are there in Hastings?

We list 22 lawyers in Hastings who name "Property" as an area of practice on the New Zealand Law Society register, read in September 2026. By register role, 15 are partners, directors or shareholders and 7 are employed lawyers. 16 were admitted in 2006 or earlier.

How do I choose a property lawyer in Hastings?

We do not rank lawyers. Each card below shows what the register records: role and practice, year of admission, and practising certificate. Seniority is not the same as experience with matters like yours, so ask how many similar matters a lawyer has handled, who will do the work, and for the basis of their fees in writing, which lawyers other than barristers sole must give you in advance (Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008, rule 3.4).

How do I check a property lawyer is registered?

Every practising lawyer in New Zealand must hold a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Law Society. Search the Law Society's Find a Lawyer page, or open a profile here: each links to the lawyer's register entry and shows the certificate type and expiry date as we last read them. The Law Society does not accredit specialisations.

Coverage: we hold 14,561 of about 19,126 register entries (roughly 76%), so these are our counts, not the size of the profession. Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice.

22 property lawyers in Hastings

Lawyers on the New Zealand Law Society register who list this area of practice, as read from the register in September 2026. Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice. Confirm current standing on the register before engaging.

Edwin Michael BateHansen Bate Limited
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Director · admitted 1990 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Sarah Margaret BeckettWillis Legal
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Partner · admitted 2003 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Anna Natalie BernieBramwell Bate Lawyers
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Director · admitted 2004 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Donna Marie CarrollBay Legal
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Director · admitted 1990 · Barrister & Solicitor
PropertyFamilyTrusts and Estates
Nicola Diane CrawfordDK Legal Limited
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Director · admitted 2018 · Barrister & Solicitor
PropertyFamily
Emma Elizabeth Lowe DawsonDK Legal Limited
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Director · admitted 2003 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Neil William DentGifford Devine
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Partner · admitted 1986 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
James Stewart Cameron DrysdaleGifford Devine
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Partner · admitted 2001 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Todd Michael HansenHansen Bate Limited
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Director · admitted 1994 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Jonathan Charles HeaphyHeaphy & Co
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Director · admitted 1988 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Jane Allison HowdenBramwell Bate Lawyers
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Employee · admitted 1985 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Grace Mary MacGillivrayGifford Devine
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Employee · admitted 2019 · Barrister & Solicitor
PropertyCompany/CommercialTrusts and Estates
Robyn Lee MatthewsGifford Devine
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Employee · admitted 2011 · Barrister & Solicitor
PropertyTrusts and Estates
John Anthony McAraGresson Grayson
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Director · admitted 1990 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Anna Clare McCurrachHansen Bate Limited
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Director · admitted 2009 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Lois Gwendoline McLintockBramwell Bate Lawyers
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Employee · admitted 2021 · Barrister & Solicitor
PropertyCompany/CommercialEmploymentFamily
Kevin Barton OsborneBramwell Bate Lawyers
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Employee · admitted 1973 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Alison Claire SounessSouness Stone Law Partnership
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Partner · admitted 1992 · Barrister & Solicitor
PropertyFamilyTrusts and Estates
Iain Andrew TaylorGifford Devine
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Partner · admitted 1990 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Zelda Tope
Tope Law Limited
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Director · admitted 2006 · Barrister & Solicitor
PropertyFamily
Simon Michael Trevor WiltonGifford Devine
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Employee · admitted 1993 · Barrister & Solicitor
Property
Nicola Joanne YarrallGifford Devine
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Employee · admitted 2008 · Barrister & Solicitor
PropertyCompany/CommercialTrusts and Estates

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How much does a property lawyer cost in Hastings?

LawyerFinder estimates hourly rates of $300 to $600 for property lawyers in New Zealand. That is our estimate, reviewed in October 2026, not a survey: the New Zealand Law Society does not publish fee scales. Rates depend on seniority and the matter, and many matters can be done for a fixed fee, so ask for a written estimate before you engage.

Property Law cost guide, with fixed-fee ranges and the government fees that apply →

Is the first meeting with a property lawyer free?

Some lawyers offer a short free first meeting; many charge for it. Ask what the first meeting will cost when you make contact, and ask for a written fee estimate before you agree to any work.

Can I get legal aid for a property matter?

Legal aid may be available for some matters, depending on your income and the type of case. The Ministry of Justice sets the eligibility rules; check them before you engage a lawyer.

Ministry of Justice: legal aid →