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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 crucial step in your due diligence, providing the official Record of Title from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).
This document confirms legal ownership and details any registered interests like easements, covenants, or mortgages that could affect your use of the land.
While you can order a title online, having your lawyer interpret its complex legal terms is strongly recommended to identify risks and avoid costly surprises.
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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