Buying a brand-new home is no longer a guarantee that the paperwork is finished. As reported recently by RNZ, dozens of homeowners across Auckland have found themselves in a waking nightmare. Months after moving into their new homes, they received notification from the Council that they have non-compliant or uncompleted resource consents. The cost to…
Types of Land Title in New Zealand This article provides a comparison of the different types of land title in New Zealand. This information is crucial for both current homeowners and those looking to buy. Understanding these distinctions is vital, as they impact your rights, responsibilities, control over the property, and even its value and…
Land subdivision in Auckland is the legal process of dividing a property into two or more new sections, each with its own title. It can be a way to increase property value or cater to family needs. This guide provides a simplified overview for beginners. Key Stages of the Subdivision Process: Initial Assessment & Feasibility:…
At Boundary Consultants, we understand the importance of clearly defined property boundaries. Our boundary pegs service is designed to provide accurate and reliable marking solutions, ensuring that you know exactly where your property lines lie. Benefits of Clear Boundaries Avoid Disputes: Clearly marked boundaries help prevent disputes with neighbors over property lines. Planning: Accurate boundaries…
Stages of a Cross Lease Flats Plan Update Process This is a step-by-step guide to updating your cross-lease title. A cross-lease title becomes defective when the footprint of the building changes. There are two ways to rectify this. Updating your title is described here. For information about changing to a freehold title, please see our…
Covid-19 has resulted in many changes to our lives and much uncertainty for the future. For those considering subdividing and/or developing this can be a cause of anxiety. Here at Boundary Consultants we work closely with our clients and draw on our experience and the latest industry developments to provide the best advice possible. So…
A subdivision always requires a resource consent to be obtained from Council. Along with the Subdivision Consent most properties will also require a Land Use Consent. While each site will have specific requirements that may need specific answers, for most sites the following indicates the general stages in obtaining a Resource Consent for subdivision. 1.…
What is the difference between a Topographic survey and a Legal Redefinition survey? Topographic Survey A Topographic survey (otherwise known as a topo survey or site survey) measures the features on the land in three dimensions, which enables a contour model to be created and hence the topography of the land to be modeled. Boundary…
Whether you are considering subdividing your own property or looking to purchase in order to develop, there are key points to consider before you start. 1. The site At a most basic level when you consider any site for subdivision there must be healthy, stable and flood free building sites which can be accessed and…
As you may know, the unified Auckland Council is undergoing a process of introducing a new planning document, which will guide the growth of the Auckland region over the next 30 years. The plan will regulate all of the activities which are currently controlled by district, regional and coastal plans. Since the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan…