Buying guide
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
AI summary
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.
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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