You can ask for a copy of a property file if you are considering buying a property, applying for building consent or resource consent, or for insurance claim purposes.
Information in a property file may include:
- completed building permit and consent information
- drainage plans relating to consented work
- copies of plans and specifications
- code compliance certificates
- project information memoranda (PIMs)
- planning reports
- resource consent decisions
- associated documents
- property inspection reports
- historic land information memorandums (LIMs)
It is unlikely that the Council holds any original plans for properties built prior to the 1950s, however there might be plans on file for houses built in the 1950s or 1960s.
The Council holds no original plans for Housing New Zealand dwellings built before 1993.
We cannot guarantee that the information you require will be included on a property file.
To order a residential or commercial property file complete our online form(external link), call us on 03 941 8999, or visit a service centre.
We will send you a link to download the property file from, so please ensure you download the information in 14 days otherwise you will be required to reapply.