Land Information Memorandum

ABOUT LIMS
WHEN SHOULD I OBTAIN A LIM
TO APPLY

ABOUT LIMS

The completed LIM report will include information found in the Council's records relating to the following matters:

  • A summary of the rates account
  • District Plan information including zoning and an indication of the status of intended use of the property
  • Information identifying any special feature or characteristics of the land concerned
  • Any natural or man-made hazards that may affect the property
    Building Consents/Permits and related information
  • Other consents, licenses, certificates, requisitions, orders and notices affecting the land or any building on the land previously issued by council
  • Swimming pool compliance
  • Information on private and public stormwater and sewerage drains on the property as shown in council's records
  • Status of Road - Public, Private or Right of Way
    Type of water connection (if any) - metered, on demand or restricted
  • Other information concerning the land that Council considers, at its discretion, to be relevant

WHEN SHOULD I OBTAIN A LIM?

If you consider purchasing a property in the Horowhenua, it is recommended that you obtain a LIM before finalising the purchase.
You will find a LIM very useful in helping you decide whether the land is worth purchasing, free from any restrictions, and whether the intended use of the land is feasible.

TO APPLY

• Complete the application form.
• Send / deliver completed form and fee to the Council.
• Fax service accepted provided fee follows in the mail with original
   form.
• Any costs over and above the standard and urgent fees will be
  advised prior to the LIM being completed.

NOTE:
The information supplied represents information held on the Council files but where supplied to the Council by a third party, it may not have been independently verified. The applicant should not rely on the information supplied for any purpose without personally verifying its accuracy and completeness on-site. For the purposes of this report an on-site inspection is not made.