How to access your Auckland Council property file

An Auckland Council property file is the complete collection of documents the council holds for a property, including building consents, plans, and drainage information. It's a crucial tool for due diligence.

Unlike a summarised LIM report, the property file contains the raw source documents. Buyers, sellers, and renovators use it to:

- Check for unconsented work

- Verify Code Compliance Certificates (CCCs)

- Review a home’s history

You can order a file from the Auckland Council website, with standard and urgent options available for a fee.