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Property title search in New Zealand
What is a property title? And how do you find one in NZ?
28 November 2025
AI summary
A property title search is a vital part of due diligence, providing the official Record of Title from Toitū Te Whenua - Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). This document confirms legal ownership and reveals crucial details about a property.
It includes the title type and any registered interests like easements (access rights), covenants (restrictions), or mortgages. While anyone can order a title online, a lawyer should review it to interpret legal terms and identify potential risks.
What you’ll learn
What is a property title search?
What information does a property title search include?
A current Record of Title typically includes:
How to do a property title search in New Zealand
Having a lawyer check over the property title can save you major headaches down the track.
Why go through your lawyer or conveyancer?
What to look out for in a title search
Property title vs LIM report: what’s the difference?
Frequently asked questions
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