Land Information Memorandum (LIM)
If you are planning to buy, sell, or develop a property, you can request a LIM to find out what relevant data the Council holds for that property.
Property files
You can request a property file if you are considering buying a property, applying for building or resource consent, or for insurance claims.
Ratepayer details and land titles
The Council can provide details about the owner or ratepayer for a property. A Land title can also be requested from Land Information New Zealand.
Guidance for home buyers and sellers
Visit settled.govt.nz, provided by the Real Estate Authority (REA). REA is the independent government agency that regulates the NZ real estate industry.
Eco design advisor free service
Learn how to make your building or renovation more eco-friendly. Book a free two-hour consultation with a specialist Eco Design Advisor.
Granny flats exemptions
The granny flats exemption allows certain small, standalone dwellings to be built without a building consent.
Project information memorandum
A PIM is a report issued by the Council that contains information about your property that may be relevant to you.
Pre-application advice services
An opportunity to discuss your proposed project with Council before applying for a building or resource consent.
Drainage plans for your property
Request a drainage plan from the Council. A drainage plan shows the pipelines and waterways on, or flowing from, a property.
Aerial photographs of your property
You can request printed or electronic aerial photographs for a large number of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula properties.
List of building consents issued
You can subscribe to a monthly list of all building consents issued.
Weathertight building issues
Notifications are held on LIMs for properties subject to a claim lodged under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services (WHRS) Act(s).
Regulatory and property information fees
Information about fees and charges for regulatory and property information.
Property numbering
The Council is responsible for allocating street and road numbers to properties within the district.
Building warrant of fitness
Renew your building warrant of fitness and find out about the fees, inspections, compliance schedules and specified systems.
Disposing of Council-owned property
When we no longer need a property, it's time for us to think about what we want to do with it.
Boundary fence cost-sharing
Apply for a contribution towards the cost of a shared boundary fence between private property and Council-owned land.
