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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An Auckland Council property file contains all historical documents for a property, including building consents, plans, and drainage information. Unlike a summarised LIM report, it provides the raw source material.
It's essential for buyers, sellers, and renovators to check for unconsented work and verify that past projects have a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC). You can order a standard or urgent file online from the Auckland Council website for a fee, helping you uncover a home's true history.
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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