What Is A Unitary Authority?
Wondering what a Unitary Authority is? A Unitary Authority is where the regional and local authority have joined. Please like this page:
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What Are Statutory Land Charges?
Statutory Land Charges may be listed on a title where there are charges owed on the land, such as unpaid council rates. Please like this page:
What Are Notices Under The Building Act On A Title?
Some titles may have reference to Notices Under The Building Act. There are two types of Notices Under The building act: Additional restrictions on building on the land – which may include considerations such as liquefaction. The other notice pertains to Continue reading What Are Notices Under The Building Act On A Title?
What Is A Notice Of Claim On A Title?
A Notice of Claim is the same as a caveat (in other words, it’s a warning that there’s a third party interest in the land), however a Notice of Claim only relates to property relationship claims, such as a former spouse Continue reading What Is A Notice Of Claim On A Title?
What Is A Caveat On A Title?
A caveat on a title is a warning of a third party interest in land. A caveat may represent a registered or unregistered interest. An example of a registered interest might be a sale and purchase agreement that will eventuate Continue reading What Is A Caveat On A Title?
What Is A Company Share?
A Company Share is a form of property ownership in NZ. In a Company Share, people buy shares in the company, and the company owns the land (as listed on the title). The rights a shareholder may have, depend on the Continue reading What Is A Company Share?
What Section 27 Means On A Title
A Section 27 Maori Resumptive Memorial listed on a title means that the land may be subject to a land claim through a tribunal. If this happens, the owner doesn’t have the right to be heard in a claim, but Continue reading What Section 27 Means On A Title
Are Riparian Rights Listed On A Title?
While older titles may list riparian rights on a title, modern titles tend not to list riparian rights on titles as it’s considered Common Law. Please like this page:
What Is An Easement?
An easement is a grant or right of interest in land, which does not include possession. Easements are typically (but not always) listed on a title. An example of an easement might be a right of way for a shared drive, Continue reading What Is An Easement?
What Does Limited As To Parcels Mean?
On a land title, you may have noticed the words “Limited as to Parcels”. A title that is Limited As To Parcels is a title that acknowledges that one or more parcel boundaries have not been surveyed and therefore may Continue reading What Does Limited As To Parcels Mean?
