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🏠 Certificate of Title Terms
Certificate of Title / Record of Title
The official legal document proving ownership of land in New Zealand.
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Easement
A legal right for someone to use part of your land.
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Covenant
A restriction on how land can be used.
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Fee Simple
The most complete form of land ownership — you own the land outright.
Leasehold
You own the buildings but lease the land.
Cross Lease
Share of land with exclusive use of your dwelling.
Unit Title
Ownership of a unit within a larger development.
Caveat
A warning that someone claims an interest in the property.
📋 Consent Terms
Building Consent
Approval from council before starting building work.
Resource Consent
Approval for activities affecting the environment.
224C Certificate
Confirms subdivision conditions have been met.
Section 71-74 Notices
Natural hazard warnings on titles.
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📝 Common Abbreviations
📐 Surveying Terms
Cadastral Survey
Survey that defines property boundaries.
Deposited Plan (DP)
Survey plan used to create titles.
Parcel
A defined piece of land.
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