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How to access your Auckland Council property file
Your step-by-step guide to finding, ordering, and understanding your Council-held records.
28 November 2025
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An Auckland Council property file is a crucial collection of documents for buyers, sellers, and renovators, containing the raw source material for a specific address. This includes building consents, historic plans, and drainage information.
Unlike a summarised LIM report, the property file provides the full, unedited record. You can order a standard or urgent copy online from the Council website for a fee. Use it during due diligence to check for unconsented work and review Code Compliance Certificates (CCCs).
What is an Auckland Council property file?
What you’ll typically find inside
Property file vs LIM report
Why you might need a property file
How to access your Auckland Council property file
What to look for once you receive the file
Costs and payment options
Auckland Council property files - FAQs
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