Instruments (Document)

Instrument references provide detailed insights into easements, covenants, and restrictions registered on the title. Essential for understanding property rights, obligations, and encumbrances before purchasing, selling, or planning property developments.

Instrument References –  Detailed Property Insights

Instrument references provide vital details about the interests, encumbrances, and restrictions registered against a property. Found on the record of title, these references help uncover key obligations, rights, and conditions that may affect the property’s use or value.

What Are Instrument References?

Instrument references record all interests and encumbrances tied to a property, offering critical information for property buyers, developers, and legal professionals. They reveal:

• Interests: Rights, claims, or privileges related to the property, such as those of a mortgage lender, lessee, or adjoining landowner.
• Encumbrances: Legal liabilities or rights that may impact the property’s value, like easements, covenants, or encroachments.
• Restrictions: Conditions or obligations often tied to consent notices, such as engineering or environmental requirements.

Examples of Encumbrances and Conditions

• Easements: Rights to drain stormwater, water, or wastewater, or rights of way.
• Encroachments: Restrictions like building line limits or marginal strips.
• Covenants: Protective, restrictive, or fencing agreements.
• Consent Notices: Engineering obligations and conditions, including:
  • Stormwater mitigation (e.g., stormwater tanks).
  • Geotechnical recommendations for the lot.
  • Minimum floor levels to prevent flooding or account for Overland Flow Paths (OLFP).
  • Wastewater pump requirements.

Why Are Instrument References Important?

Instrument references provide clarity and confidence when dealing with property transactions, developments, or legal matters. They ensure you’re fully informed about:

• Property rights and shared access.
• Engineering and environmental obligations.
• Legal conditions that could impact property value or usage.

Need Help Determining the Instruments Required?

If you’re unsure about the number or types of instruments associated with your property, we’re here to help! Contact us at info@certificateoftitle..nz or on the messenger on the bottom right corner of the page for guidance before placing your order.

Order Your Instrument References Today

Gain a complete understanding of the property’s obligations and rights with detailed instrument references. This information is essential for due diligence, property development, or legal compliance.