Key things to look for on a title

Titles may contain the following restrictions: 

• limited as to parcels titles 

• building line restrictions imposed under the Public Works Act 1981 

• marginal strips under the Conservation Act 1987 and s58 strips under the Land Act 1948 

• encumbrance/covenant 

• easements and rights-of-way 

• consent notices under s221 of the RMA 

• notices under ss71-74 of the Building Act 2004 relating to building on hazard prone land 

• notices under ss75-83 of the Building Act 2004 relating to the construction of buildings on two or more allotments 

• amalgamation conditions imposed under s241 of the RMA 

• memorials relating to the resumption of land in terms of s27A of the State Owned Enterprises Act 1986 (which provides for the resumption of land on the recommendation of the Waitangi Tribunal).