(i) Property buyers and sellers.
(ii) Real Estate Agents.
(iii) Valuers.
(iv) Barristers and Solicitors.
(v) Lenders and Insurers.
Included in a LIM will be the following information:
(a) Any special feature of the land including potential erosion, falling debris, sinking, slipping, silting or build up of land, flooding, or likely hazardous pollutants known to the Council.
(b) Private and public drains and easements known to Council.
(c) Rateable valuation of the property and rates struck and owing for the current year, (NOTE: this will also include water rates where applicable).
(d) Council consents, certificates, notices, orders and requisitions affecting the land and any buildings on that land.
(e) Zoning of the property and a copy of the Planning Map relating to that Zone, advising how the land can be used.
(f) Certificates issued by a building certifier.
(g) Any information that has been submitted to Council by other outside statutory organisations or network utility operators relating to the site or general locality.
Note: A Land Information Memorandum does not include any site inspections.
All requests for a LIM must be in writing - LIM Application Form 156KB
Fill in the form, attach a cheque for the amount of $165.00 (including GST for Residential Properties) and $225.00 (including GST for Commercial Properties) either:
1.Deliver to: Corporate Services Department
Records Department
First Floor
Rotorua District Council
1061 Haupapa Street
Rotorua
OR
2.Post to: The Chief Executive
Rotorua District Council
Civic Centre
1061 Haupapa St
Private Bag 3029
Rotorua Mail Centre
Rotorua 3046
New Zealand
Attention: Building Services
Please note the basic LIM fee normally relates to the processing of a LIM for one only individual property. Council may charge actual and reasonable rates for LIMs that involve more than one property or Property File.
The Rotorua District Council has ten (10) working days from date of receipt to action and complete a LIM.
Please note, Rotorua District Council shall not commence action on a LIM if:
- Incorrect payment or non payment is received.
- Incorrect or insufficiant information is received.
Council will advise you of this, and your LIM will not proceed untill such time as all information requested has been received.
Should you require and further information please contact the Building Services Division of the Rotorua District Council.
Telephone: 07 348 4199 overseas +64 7 348 4199
Facsimile: 07 346 3143 overseas +64 7 346 3143