Land Information Memorandum
Why should I get a LIM?
If you are considering purchasing property, we recommend you obtain a LIM before you buy.
A LIM is a comprehensive search of Council's records that will provide information on the land and/or any buildings known to Council erected on the property.
Please be aware no site visit is made by Council staff. We recommend if you have any concerns about the property to seek advice of a qualified independent professional.
Please refer to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 Section 44A.
Information provided in a LIM
A LIM report provides a summary of information we hold about a property. It may include:
- safety placards (red, yellow or white) from rapid building assessments following an event where a state of emergency or designation is in place
- information on natural hazards such as erosion, subsidence or slippage, flooding of any type, or hazardous substances
- details of private and public stormwater and sewerage drains
- rates information, including any overdue rates
- building, plumbing/drainage, and resource planning consents
- notices, orders, or requisitions affecting the land or buildings
- special conditions, including NZ Historic Places Trust listings
- information received by us from another statutory organisation for any other act
- network utility information under the Building Act 1991 or 2004.
What we don't include in a LIM
- Building plans - if any building plans exist, these can be ordered through the WBOPDC digital property file service
- Information on neighbouring properties
- Bay of Plenty Regional Council information
- Private covenants
- Computer Registers (previously called Certificate of Title) - these may be obtained through the Land Information New Zealand Land Record Order Form service
- For information in relation to State Highways please contact New Zealand Transport Agency
- WBOPDC does not hold any information concerning electricity, gas and telephone connections
Cost of an electronic LIM
Standard 10 working days service - $388.00
Urgent 4 working days service - $554.00
Plus -
$11.50 Electronic LIM on a USB
$22 Hardcopy of LIM
$5 Postal/courier delivery of LIM
These fees are inclusive of G.S.T
LIMs involving Multiple Titles - price on application.
Payment options
LIM applications and payment can be made online using:
- Credit Cards (which attracts a 1.22% fee)
- Debit Card (which may attract a 1.22% fee)
- POLi Internet Banking (pay straight from your bank account, with no surcharge)
- 'On Account' (if you have a pre-approved credit facility with Council
or
- In Person at our Barkes Corner office, Libraries and Services Centres by cash or Eftpos
How long it takes to receive your LIM
- Standard LIMs take up to 10 working days.
- Urgent LIMs take up to four working days.
Definition of 'working day'
In section 2(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA), 'working day' means any day of the week other than:
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Waitangi Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Anzac Day
- King's birthday
- Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki/Matariki Observance Day
- Labour Day
- the day observed as the provincial (local) anniversary day in the area in question, like Auckland Anniversary Day
- any day from 20 December in any year to, and including, 10 January in the following year.
Processing time for LIM applications
We start processing your application the next working day after you submit your application.
For example, if you apply for a LIM on Friday, we start processing your application on the following Monday.
How will I receive my LIM?
You will receive a link to download your LIM but there are options to receive it on a USB or hard copy if required.
