How do I find out who owns land NZ?
If the property is up for sale, the real estate agent should have a copy of the Title for you to view. Otherwise, you can usually find out by requesting a copy of the Certificate of Title from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) (also known as doing a title search).
How do I find the history of my property NZ?
To check the recent sales value of your home and those around you, you can go to www.homes.co.nz for a nosey into the records. It also has basic information about the decade the house was built, as well as your land and property area.
How do I find covenants on my property NZ?
If you are unsure of the covenants that currently affect your property, you can access these covenants by searching the title of your property on the LINZ website.
How do I find my lot and DP number NZ?
Your Lot/DP number can be found on the Certificate of Title of the land and also on the rates bill from the council. If you need help finding it, you can ask the council, your landlord, real estate agent, or lawyer.
Where can I find land titles?
There are five places you can go to if you want to verify the authenticity of property titles.
- Registry of Deeds.
- Municipal or City Assessor’s & Treasurer’s Offices.
- Land Registration Authority (LRA)
- Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)
How do I know if a land title is legit?
The Register of Deeds should be able to provide you a “Certified True Copy” of the title to ensure its authenticity. Request the seller of the property to give you a photocopy of the title since the Register of Deeds will need information such as the title number and the owner’s name.
How do I find out what covenants are on a property?
If your property is registered, you will be able to view any covenants affecting your property by downloading a copy of the title of the property from the Land Registry website.
How do I find my property boundary lines NZ?
The only way you can ascertain where the legal boundary is is by employing a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor. The surveyor can come to site and either locate and verify the original pegs or if they are not there can place new ones.
How do I find the title number of my property?
Where to Find the Title Number. The Title Number is found on the top of each page of the Title Register and also at the top of the Title Plan. This is so whether the property is freehold or leasehold, and whether it applies to a legal estate in land or a legal interest in land.
What is lot number in address?
Lot number. Definition: The number given to a property for subdivision administration purposes prior to road numbering.
How long does a covenant last on a property?
If the covenant is attached to the land it is said to ‘run with the land’. That means it continues to apply to the land regardless of whether either the burdened or neighbouring lands have been sold on. This means a restrictive covenant can last indefinitely even if its purpose now seems obsolete.
Where can I find my property boundaries?
However, the definitive description of your boundary is on the legal title for your property. There is usually at least one diagram on your title which will have the set measurements of all of your boundaries’ locations. On the ground, there should be markers along your boundary.
Can I build a fence on my side of the boundary NZ?
Fences must be on the boundary line, though there is provision for give and take where the true boundary is difficult to fence. The cost of building or repairing a fence is borne equally between adjoining owners, unless one owner damages it, in which case the cost of repairs will fall on that owner.