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Property information and search

Flagstaff area

You can find information about your property, or a property you may be interested in purchasing by coming into the ground floor of Hamilton City Council in Garden Place.

Two options are available - a property search request or a LIM report.

Property Search Request

If your home was built since 1993, information is most likely on microfilm. To see this film you need to complete a Property Search Request form. A cost applies for search property files and associated printing. Please see form below for fees.

Property Search Form

LIM - Land Information Memorandum

If you are buying or selling a property, a LIM may answer some important questions about the property and any associated buildings.

For more information and to apply online for a LIM

PIM - Project Information Memorandum

A PIMprovides specific information required for a building project that must be taken into account with the proposed design and the land on which it is to be built. This is very useful for clarifying at the early design stage what will be involved in a project.

For more information and to apply for a PIM

Rating Information Database

Council keeps a detailed record of rating information for Hamilton.

Property details - valuation number, property address, land area
Rates details - your account number, current rates, previous rates
Valuation details - the date rates take effect, land value and capital value
You can access property information at Council offices on the ground floor - Rates department

Building Earthquake Strength Register

Hamilton's geographical positioning means it is considered to be lower-risk and not exposed to the likelihood of a major earthquake. However, Council's policy is to primarily ensure buildings in Hamilton do not compromise people’s health and safety in the event of an earthquake, through dangerous, or insanitary conditions.