The Cook Islands have specific immigration and citizenship requirements that do not involve direct citizenship or residency through investment. The pathways to obtaining Cook Islands citizenship or residency typically include criteria related to family connections, employment, or other non-investment factors.
Eligibility criteria Resided in the Cook Islands for the past 10 years (or, for New Zealand citizens, the past three years); and. Has made a significant and positive contribution to and/or investment in the Cook Islands (particularly in terms of skills, expertise, community work or financial investment).
Succession. Most freehold land in the Cook Islands is owned by Cook Islands families. When a parent who is a landowner dies his or her child or children are entitled to succeed to the parent's interest in their land. This requires a formal application to the High Court.
An agreement for a lease is however as good as a lease until some of the terms and conditions agreed by the parties is/ are breached by either party.
Foreigners cannot own land in the Cook Islands but may lease land for up to 60 years.
Most freehold land in the Cook Islands is owned by Cook Islands families. When a parent who is a landowner dies his or her child or children are entitled to succeed to the parent's interest in their land. This requires a formal application to the High Court.
The triple net (NNN) lease is often considered the most prevalent form of commercial lease, particularly for retail and industrial properties, due to its predictability for landlords and clear delineation of expense responsibilities for tenants.
1. Gross Lease. Gross leases are most common for commercial properties such as offices and retail space. The tenant pays a single, flat amount that includes rent, taxes, utilities, and insurance.
Here are our top 8 sections to include in your commercial property proposal: Lease Term or Lease Type. Rent Obligations. Security Deposit. Permitted Use or Exclusive Use Clauses. Maintenance and Utilities. Personal Guarantee. Amendments, Modifications, or Termination Clauses. Subleases:
This will be done using a Land Registry form known as a TR1. If the lease is for less than 7 years, then the lease can be assigned by using a deed of assignment. Both these documents have the same effect and will generally be executed by both you as the current tenant and the assignee.