​LIM fees and timeframes

It normally costs around $300 to request a LIM report from the local council. You can also pay a fast-track fee, if you need it in a hurry.

How long does it take to obtain a LIM report? (Allow up to 10 days)

Your lawyer or conveyancer can help you get a LIM or you can get it yourself from the local council. Ask them for an application form or apply via the council’s website. You will need to pay a fee, and the process may take several days. Your lawyer or conveyancer can help you understand the report.

A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) provides information held by a local authority on a property (Council). While not essential, it is advisable to obtain a LIM in relation to any property you are interested in purchasing — after all, it is likely to be your most significant asset.

So why do you need a LIM report? It can tell you if previous alterations or construction works has been signed off by the council. It may show areas liable to flood or which may be prone to subsidence or erosion causing problems in the future.

A LIM report is a summary of information that we hold on a property. It may include information about: potential erosion, subsidence or slippage, flooding of any type and possible presence of hazardous substances. private and public stormwater and sewerage drains. rates, including any overdue rates.

Almost all buyers include the condition of getting a satisfactory LIM in their sale and purchase agreement. Councils are required to issue the reports in 10 working days.

How much deposit could I expect to put down for a plot of land? For a plot of land not too far out of city boundaries, connected (or can be easily connected) to utilities, and has public access to roads, expect a minimum of 20% deposit. For a lifestyle block, expect a deposit of around 20% to 50%.

A LIM report is a summary of information that we hold on a property. It may include information about: potential erosion, subsidence or slippage, flooding of any type and possible presence of hazardous substances. private and public stormwater and sewerage drains.

No. In accordance with Alert Level 4 guidelines, our Customer Centre will be closed. If you need to contact Council please call us on 07 348 4199 (24/7) or email [email protected] and a Customer Advisor will be able to help you. What services are still available?

If you require assistance finding somewhere to stay so you can self-isolate while visiting Rotorua we suggest you contact the Rotorua i-SITE on 07 348 5179 (please note the i-Site building is closed so you will need to phone). You can also contact the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to help with temporary accommodation.

For example, if the council hasn’t been notified of a weathertightness issue with the property, it won’t show on the LIM. A LIM provides information about some or all of the following:

It pays to learn all you can about a property you’re keen on. A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) is a report prepared by the local council at your request. It provides a summary of the current property information held by the different departments at council on the day the LIM was produced.