Land information memorandum (LIM)
A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) is a collection of all the information Council holds on a property. This information comes from searching Council records, and on this page we outline what you can expect to be included in a LIM.
There may be other information relating to the property which is not known to council – for example illegal or unauthorised building works on the property. Note that LIM information is not based on an inspection of the property.
Property details
The property’s legal description, land area, capital value and land value.
Rates
This shows the annual combined rates demand from Kāpiti Coast District Council and Greater Wellington, and any rates arrears currently owing on the property.
If the property is connected to a Council metered water supply, it will also show the water rates paid last year by the occupier.
Building consents and building information
This section will list any building consents granted and code compliance certificates issued. Code compliance certificates are a formal statement that building work complies with the building code of the time, but will not accompany building permits issued before 1991 (when changes to building legislation took effect).
For an industrial or commercial building, any earthquake-strengthening work carried out on the building, and any building warrants of fitness issued will be noted where applicable. If the property is a business, the LIM will show any food, alcohol or trade waste licences that have been granted.
Swimming pools registered to the property will also be noted.
Weathertightness
If there are any claims under weathertight homes legislation, this will be included.
Land use and conditions
If any previous owners have obtained a resource consent (permission to use land in a way not permitted by the Council’s District Plan(s) or Resource Management Act 1991), it will show under this heading. Also noted will be any covenants or consent notices we have issued, regarding the protection of vegetation (excluding private covenants).
Zoning information
This tells you what zone the property is in under the relevant District Plan(s), whether there are protected trees on the lot, whether the property has anything of historical, cultural or archaeological interest, and whether any designations apply (applicable generally to land set aside for specified purposes, such as use by telecommunications firms, utilities and educational organisations).
Special features and characteristics of the land
This includes information identifying any special feature or characteristics of the land if Council is aware of any natural or manmade features that may affect this particular property.
Plumbing, drainage and drinking water supply
Information on whether the property is connected to a Council-owned water supply. Information on private and public stormwater and sewerage drains as shown on the Council’s records will be included, as well as a plan of the service network.
Deposited Plan and Record of Title
Included with your LIM will be a copy of the deposited plan, which is a diagram showing the lot’s boundary distances and sometimes the number of square metres. A record of title will also be included, which shows current owner and interests (such as mortgages, encumbrances and easements).
Building plans (if requested)
You’ll get copies of any floor plans and elevation drawings of the building, and any alterations or additions to it, together with any code compliance certificates.
Aerial photograph
This gives a bird’s-eye view in colour of the property.
Other information
Your LIM may include any other information that the Council has the discretion to include if it considers it to be relevant.
When will I get my LIM?
It’s important to note that if you’re considering selling or buying a property that it may take up to 10 working days to receive your LIM.
Information available online
You can access some of this information on our website, through our rates property search or GIS maps.