Tag: Consents

Code of Compliance Certificates

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October 7, 2009

A Code of Compliance Certificate is issued by Council when the Council is satisfied with any building works to a property have been completed under the consent complies: – The New Zealand Building Code at the time of issue of the building  consent (for consents issued prior to 31/3/2005) or the building consent for consents issued from 31/3/2005. Once the Code of Compliance Certificate has been issued it will be recorded on any LIM Report and on the property file held by Council. For building consents issued from 31/3/2005 projects should be completed within 2 years of the granting of the building consent. If the works do not comply the Council will issue a notice to fix identifying areas of non-compliance. What are the benefits to you the property owner?

  • Selling your home.
  • Applying for loans or other financing.
  • Applying for insurance.
  • Safety and peace of mind.

Before undertaking any project contact your Local Council about the process.

Happy renovating.

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Land Information Memorandum

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August 25, 2009

We highly recommend you obtain a Land Information Memorandum from your Local Council when purchasing a property. The LIM is a valuable document which details the Council records in relation to the property. An application is made to the Council and a fee is payable. The fees vary from Council to Council but when you consider the investment you are undertaking what is the cost of a couple of hundred dollars to get the right information and protect you. Generally a LIM Report will take approximately 10-15 working days to be completed.

Some general information contained in a LIM Report will be:

1. Features of the land, such as potential erosion, slippage or hazardous.
2. Stormwater and sewerage drainage.
3. Rates information.
4. Consents and notices affecting the land and building issued by the Council.
5. Building Certificates.
6. Use of the land.
7. Any pending orders or notices.
8. Any other information the Council deems relevant.

Please note the above is only a brief outline.

We highly recommend you make any Agreement for Sale and Purchase subject to a LIM Report condition and discuss this with your Conveyancing Practitioners.

Warm regards Kim Principal

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