When you are buying a home you want to make sure that you know as much about what you are buying as possible, and this is where getting a free property check makes total sense.
We recommend Property Check – and it costs you nothing!
Because this is free you can check as many homes (properties) as needed.
Let’s look at what Property Check offers.
- Title & Legal Description
- Land Size & Site
- Natural Hazards – Flooding, Landslide, Coastal, Faults / GNS
- Planning & Rules + Environment
- Area Profile – things like owners vs rented
- Neighbourhood – with the local amenities and the distance to them
- School Zones – what schools are your in zone for?
- Sun & Light – yes, it even shows you where the sun rises and sets in relation to the house
This is a very quick and easy way to get a snapshot of the properties that you might be looking at. You get a lot of information presented in a way that is easy to read too.
The report is not replacing a builders report on your new property, and does not replace the LIM that you should speak with your solicitor about; however it’s a great way to get the basic information on a property at no cost.
The information is all available publicly, but this report pulls it all together into a single report.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a Property Check?
The Property Report usually takes under a minute to process, and then it can be emailed to you. They are super quick and therefore are a great option to help you check a property that you might be interested in purchasing.
Can you get a free LIM report?
The answer is no, the Councils will charge you for a LIM report; however you can get a Property Check that offers most of the information and this is free.
Is there any way to see how the sun sweeps over a house?
Yes, the Property Check has an interactive view that shows where the sun rises, travels and sets over any house in New Zealand. You can check each month to see how this changes during the year too.
Kiwi First Home Buyers has been created to help buyers, and we recommend various tools that you could use.