Official Council Document
LIM Report
LIM Report Richmond | Land Information Memorandum for Richmond Properties
Quick Answer
Richmond property records sit with Tasman District Council, and a LIM Report is how they are released. The report covers building consents and code compliance certificates, zoning and overlays, rates, water and drainage connections, and any hazard information the council holds for the land.
A Richmond property comes with a regulatory history, and the council is the only body that holds it. Consents granted and consents left open, the zoning that governs what can be done with the site, drainage and services, and hazard information covering river flooding. A Land Information Memorandum is the formal release of that record. In a district defined by suburban housing, horticultural blocks and coastal residential property, it is the document that turns assumptions into facts.
Key Facts
Location
Richmond
Online Delivery
Delivered online via email
What Is This Document
A Land Information Memorandum is a formal statement issued under section 44A of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. In practical terms, the council takes everything on file for a Richmond address and issues it as one document: the consent history, the zoning and any overlays applying to the site, rating information, the water, wastewater and stormwater position, and recorded hazards including river flooding. It is the regulatory picture of the property, compiled by the body that holds it.
Which Document Do I Need
They answer different questions and most buyers need both.
| Situation | Recommended Document |
|---|---|
| What the council knows. | LIM |
| Who owns the land and what legal interests are registered against it — easements, covenants, mortgages, cross-lease or unit title structures. | Record of title |
| If you are assessing physical condition | Building inspection |
to commission; a LIM records what was consented, not whether the work was done well or has since deteriorated.
What Information Is Included
The council compiles the Richmond report from its property file
consents and permits with their compliance status
zoning and overlays under the district plan
rating information
water, wastewater and stormwater connections and any drainage plans held
special land features and hazards — in this district river flooding and coastal inundation and slope instability feature regularly
resource consents where they apply
and any requisitions, orders or notices registered against the property
Why People Order
Vendors order before listing to find problems while there is still time to fix them.
Buyers order during the conditional period, because that is the only window in which the information can still change the outcome.
Solicitors order to advise on conditions.
Owners order when refinancing, subdividing or planning work — all situations where the official record decides what is possible.
Real World Use Cases
A first-home buyer in Richmond orders on the day their offer is accepted, finds a garage conversion was never consented, and uses the conditional clause to require it be regularised.
A family buying suburban housing checks the drainage position and finds the property is on an on-site system the agent had not mentioned.
An owner refinancing supplies the official record to their lender to resolve a query about an extension.
Council & Property Context
It maintains the property file, processes building and resource consents, and issues the LIM. A growth market serving both Nelson and the wider Tasman district. That local context shapes what appears on a Richmond LIM: river flooding, coastal inundation and slope instability are the hazard categories most likely to be recorded, and the district's housing stock — suburban housing, horticultural blocks and coastal residential property — determines the kind of consent history you should expect to see. A Richmond LIM reflects that district's records specifically; it does not carry information held for any other district.
Common Mistakes
Buyers routinely under-read two sections.
The consent history — where what matters is the code compliance certificate, not the consent itself, because an open consent is an unresolved obligation.
the hazard entries, where river flooding in this district can affect insurance terms in ways that change the arithmetic of the purchase.
Both reward slow reading.
When Not Sufficient
A LIM answers the council question and only the council question. It says nothing about structural soundness, weathertightness, or the condition of services on site. It does not confirm ownership or reveal what is registered against the land. And it is not legal advice — your solicitor interprets what the official record means for your particular contract.
How To Order
Provide the Richmond property address and confirm whether you need the residential or commercial report. Complete the order and we take care of the rest — we obtain the full official record for the property and deliver your completed LIM Report electronically as soon as it is ready.
Turnaround & Delivery
Delivery for a Richmond property runs to a standard 15 working days from order confirmation. Add Fast Track Processing (NZ$299) and your order is prioritised, with delivery targeted within 10 working days. If you are buying at auction or your due-diligence clause has a fixed end date, choose Fast Track and order at the start of your window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a flood notation on a Richmond LIM affect insurance?
It can. Insurers increasingly price flood exposure directly, and a notation on the official record is the kind of information an underwriter will ask about. Obtain the LIM before your finance and insurance conditions expire, so a revised premium is something you can act on rather than absorb.
Does a Richmond LIM cover coastal erosion and sea-level rise?
Where the council holds that information, yes. Coastal councils increasingly map erosion setbacks and inundation zones, and those overlays can restrict what may be built or rebuilt on a site. The LIM discloses what the council knows — it is not a coastal engineering assessment of the property.
What does a Richmond LIM show for an orchard or horticultural block?
Consents for packing sheds, coolstores, dwellings and worker accommodation, the zoning provisions applying to the land, and the services official records. Worker accommodation in particular is frequently built without consent and becomes the new owner's liability.
Why do LIMs matter in a fast-growing district like Richmond?
Rapid subdivision means a high proportion of recent consents, staged developments and titles issued close to completion. The official record is where you confirm each stage was signed off, which on new stock is the question that actually matters.
Does the absence of hazard information on a Richmond LIM mean there is no risk?
No. A LIM discloses what's on the official file. Absence of a recorded hazard means the council has no record of one, which is not the same as confirming the property is unaffected.
How long is a Richmond LIM valid for?
There is no statutory expiry. In practice lenders, insurers and solicitors generally prefer one less than six months old, because the record changes as consents are granted and notices issued.
Order Your Richmond LIM Report
Enter the Richmond address and we will obtain the full Tasman District Council record for the property. Residential NZ$1,299. Commercial NZ$2,499. Fast Track Processing NZ$299.
Get Your LIM Report - RichmondProperty Records Team
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