{"id":939,"date":"2020-12-08T03:47:01","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T14:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nz.legalvision.com.au\/?p=939"},"modified":"2024-12-19T11:27:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T22:27:17","slug":"difference-between-deed-and-agreement-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/commercial-contracts\/difference-between-deed-and-agreement-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Differences Between an Agreement and Deed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the commercial world, a variety of terms, such as agreements or deeds, are used to refer to the legal promises you may make. Although both may appear to refer to the same promise or subject matter, a deed and an agreement have different requirements to be legally valid and binding. You must be aware of these differences when entering into your particular arrangement. You must be aware of these differences when entering into your particular agreement. This article will detail what a deed and an agreement are and the differences between the two. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Deed? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A deed, or a ‘document under seal’ is a legal document that contains a binding promise or commitment. More often than not, this promise concerns the passing or affirming of an interest, right or property. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In New Zealand, you may use a deed for: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n