A property file provides limited information about a property. More complete information about a property can be obtained in a Land Information Memorandum (LIM). The Manawatū District Council recommends a LIM is obtained when purchasing property. You can read more about LIM's here: Land Information Memorandum (LIM) | Manawatū District Council
Requesting a Property File
Please complete the form below, providing as much detail as possible about your request. Once submitted, we’ll confirm your request via email and send you payment instructions, including options for credit card or internet banking.
This also gives us an opportunity to let you know if any additional costs may apply (such as for large files) or, in some cases where only a small amount of information is needed (like a Code of Compliance Certificate), there may be no charge at all.
We aim to send all links within three working days of receiving payment. For bank transfers, this usually happens overnight. Please note that larger requests may take a little longer to process - once we receive your request, we’ll provide you with an estimated timeframe.
Please Note
The office of the Manawatu District Council will close for the Christmas break at 12 noon on Tuesday 23 December and reopen at 8am on Monday 5 January 2026. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday season.
Property File Request Form