Land Information Memorandum

A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) is a report prepared by Council in relation to matters affecting land and buildings on a particular property as at the day the LIM is produced.

Council recommends that a LIM be obtained prior to the purchase of property or a piece of land.

You may also want to look through Council's District Plan for more detailed guidance and rules about how the land can be used and developed.

Please note: as stated under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 the processing clock for a LIM stops for the period 20 December in any year to 10 January in the following year.

How to apply for a LIM

Apply for your LIM using the online LIM service (if you don't have online access you are welcome to visit our area offices in Katikati, Te Puke, Waihi Beach or Omokoroa). Please note, payment for a LIM using the online facility is via credit card only. It's important to note there is a convenience fee of 1.22% per transaction for this service.

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

Rates and water rates

Current Rating Valuation
Annual Rates and Outstanding Rates amounts
Water Charge

Sewer and stormwater

If the property has district sewer available and whether it is connected

Special land features

Including potential erosion, fill, flooding avulsion, falling debris, slippage, alluvium, or inundation.
The status of the land in relation to the contamination of soil by hazardous substances
Weathertight Homes information (if relevant)
Any relevant reports or information held

Archaeological sites

Any relevant Archaeological sites.

Building consents, licenses and requisitions

Building Permits/Consents issued on the property
If a Compliance Schedule has been issued for the property and when the relevant Warrant of Fitness expires.

Licences and environmental health

Any licences relating to the sale of food or the sale and supply of liquor

Enforcements and notices

Any notice or order affecting the land or any building on the land previously issued by Council

Planning and Resource Management

Zoning of the property as defined by Operative and/or Proposed District Plans
Resource Consents approved in relation to the property
Long term Community Plans and Structure Plans

Drainage and water

Public stormwater and wastewater pipelines

Maps

Maps relating to the property including Aerial Photo, Land Information, District Plan and Deposited Plan.

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 - $350

Urgent 4 working days service - $500

Plus -

$10 Electronic LIM on a USB

$20 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)
Real Time Debit (Westpac and BNZ)
'On Account' (if you have a pre-approved credit facility with Council

In Person at our Barkes Corner office, Libraries and Services Centres by cash or Eftpos

Processing time of a LIM

There are two LIM service options: 10 working days and 4 working days.

Please be aware the clock starts the first working day after the LIM is received.

Public holidays are not considered as working days.

As stated above, please note: under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 the processing clock for a LIM stops for the period 20 December in any year to 10 January in the following year.

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.