Land Information Memorandum (LIM)

The Council provides prospective property investors with current and historical information on land and property.

Information on land and property is sourced from Council records, with the Council obliged to make it available on request under Section 44A of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

LIM Information

Land Information Memoranda (LIM) are comprehensive reports containing all relevant information the Council knows about a property or section.

LIM information includes:

• Any special feature of the land Council knows about including the downhill movement, gradual sinking or wearing away of any land, the falling of rock or earth, flooding of any type and possible contamination or hazardous substances.
• Information on private and public stormwater and sewerage drains held by the Council.
• Rates information.
• Any consents, notices, orders or requisitions affecting the land or buildings.
• District Plan classifications that relate to the land or buildings.
• Any other classifications on the land or buildings notified to the Council by network utility operators in relation to the Building Act 2004.
• Any other information the Council deems relevant.

People usually request a Land Information Memoranda (LIM) when considering whether or not to invest in residential or commercial property.

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Applying

To apply for a LIM you will need:

• The applicable fee.
• A current Computer Freehold Register (Certificate of Title) from Land Title Services at Land Information New Zealand. Phone 0800 665 463. The Computer Freehold Register can't be more than 3 months old.

You can apply online, or use the form below.

• Online Application
• LIM Application Form (109Kb PDF)

LIM Fees

Any materials expenses are not included in these prices and are additional charges.

Processing LIMs

A LIM takes up to 10 working days to process - excluding public holidays and the period from 25 December to 15 January.

Related Links

• Building Information Report Application (115Kb PDF)
• Land Information New Zealand website
• Local Government Official Information & Meetings Act 1987 (Section 44A) - NZ Legislation website
• Property Report Application (120Kb PDF)
• "Thinking of Buying a Property?" - Ministry for the Environment website

Department Details:
Building Consents and Licensing Services