To find out more about your property, you may wish to research a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) report or the Council Property File. Both of these can be obtained from the local Council.
Council Property File. The Council file should hold all building and renovations made to your home as well as any major changes to the land. It should also have a copy of the Code Compliance Certificate. It normally takes around 5 days to receive a property file, however it can get to you within hours if you order an email version through the North Shore Council.
North Shore: You can obtain a copy of your property’s council file for $25 received on line or $32 sent to your address. This can usually be done online, by phoning a council or by visiting a council reception. This way you will know exactly what information purchasers may be looking at before they purchase. Ph 09 486 8600
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LIM Report. Like the property file, the LIM report is easy to order from your local council and costs $200. A LIM (Land Information Memorandum) should tell you about rates, restrictions on use of the land/buildings, resource consents relating to the property, sewage and storm water pipes, and any environmental issues such as erosion, flooding and hazardous substances that might affect the property.
Zoning. You may wish to check the District and/or local council design guidelines – this will tell you what you can build on the property and guidelines to how you may use the property. For example, you may be able to build a minor dwelling, therefore it is good to check to see what is permitable. You can always ring North Shore Actionline 486 8400 or Rodney Council 0800 426 5169 and ask to speak with a town planner, it’s free!
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