Land Information Memorandum (LIM)

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If you are interested in selling or buying a property, you can apply for a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) to help you thoroughly check it out.

Apply online for a LIM report

What a LIM includes

A LIM is a comprehensive report that has 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 the Council holds on private and public stormwater and sewerage drains
• 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.

What you'll need to apply for a LIM

To apply for a LIM, you will need to have a current (no older than 3 months) Computer Register (Certificate of Title) to attach to your LIM request. To get a copy of your Certificate of Title, contact LINZ or order one online:

Apply and pay for a LIM online

Apply online

Alternative ways to apply for a LIM report

You can print out the application form below and either mail it or bring it in to the Council in person. 

To arrange payment, you can either phone the Council or include it with your application form.

Return your completed application to Building Compliance and Consents at the Council (see contact details below).

Fees

All charges include GST.

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

Processing time

The following time frames exclude public holidays and do not apply for the period 25 December - 15 January.

A LIM takes up to 10 working days to process.

A LIM Fast-track Residential takes 5 days. (Criteria apply and applications will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis.)

A LIM is issued under legislation

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.