LIM report

A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) is a report issued by a local council containing the information that council holds about a specific property — consents, hazards, zoning, rates and any known issues.

What it typically contains

• Building consents and Code Compliance Certificates issued
• Any outstanding or expired consents
• Known natural hazards — flooding, erosion, subsidence, contamination
• Zoning and district plan classification
• Rates information
• Stormwater and drainage details
• Any notices or requisitions on the property

Cost and timing

Councils charge for a LIM and set their own fees and turnaround times. Standard processing is commonly around ten working days, with faster urgent options usually available at a higher fee. Check your specific council — fees and timeframes vary considerably.

Common misunderstanding

A LIM only shows what the council knows. Unconsented work that was never notified to council won't appear. Neither will most weathertightness problems, structural defects or maintenance issues — that's what a builder's report is for.

A clear LIM is not a clean bill of health. It's one input into due diligence, alongside the title, a builder's report, and your own inspection.

A missing Code Compliance Certificate on an old consent is a common and serious finding. It can affect insurance, lending and resale.

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Last reviewed: 1 August 2026 · ---

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