Reports, rates & legal documents

Title & legal

Title

Record of Title WN301/114, freehold (estate in fee simple), Wellington Land Registration District

Legal description

Lot 1 DP 6262

Area

4047 m² more or less

Title issued

5 June 1923

Sale type

Private sale by the owners, who use the Law Shop for conveyancing

Information is provided in good faith. Buyers should get their own legal advice and do their own due diligence before signing a sale and purchase agreement.

Rates & valuation (LIM, March 2026)

Capital value

$790,000 (land $305,000, improvements $485,000)

Annual rates

$2,385.56 incl GST (2025/26), including the Kiwitea Rural Water Scheme charge of $281.75

Rate breakdown

General rural $327.60 · roading $608.40 + $100 · parks $124.80 + $25 · UAGC $595 · aquatic centre $172.01 · library $151 · water scheme $281.75

Valuation ref

13830/403/01

Council & LIM details

Council

Manawatu District Council (regional: Horizons Regional Council)

Natural hazards

No data recorded on the LIM. Council suggests Horizons for flood modelling information

Contaminated land (HAIL)

No data recorded

Water

Within the Kiwitea No.1 Rural Water Supply area, administered by Greer and Wong Accountants, Palmerston North

Wastewater

Private septic tank (serviced by Environment First)

Resource consents on the property

None recorded

Enforcement notices / weathertight claims

None recorded

Building consents (all with code compliance issued)

1999 repile · 2002 verandah rebuild · 2003 bathroom extension, fire, lounge alterations & French doors (CCC 2015) · 2008 double garage with attached living room, bathroom & bedroom (CCC 2015)

Building report & work since

Report

Greenfield Construction inspected in 2023. Piles, joists and bearers in good condition; good underfloor insulation

Roof

Newer roof sections good. Original front hip in poor condition; reroof of that section recommended (builder's estimate $15,000; whole house $27,000)

Other items noted

Some exterior repainting, sleepout doors needing reconditioning (est. $8,000-$10,000), a few trims, sash cords and minor wall patches

Electrical done

Old black wiring replaced/removed, switchboard signed off fully compliant (2025), under-floor wiring fixed to joists, LED lighting, dedicated two-phase supply for new induction cooktop/oven (7-year transferable warranty)

Plumbing done

Under-floor pipes fixed to joists, new high-pressure hot water cylinder on wetback and new water pump (2026), gully gutter resealed

Insulation & exterior

Healthy Homes standard ceiling insulation over the two front bedrooms (2025), extra batts above apartment, studio fully insulated; weatherboard repairs (2024); progressive professional repaint (4 of 8 walls); soft wash and roof/gutter clean (2026)

Compliance

Owners state code compliance has been signed off for all work 2015-2026 using certified tradespeople

Buildings & history

Main house

About 133 m², a cottage renovated and remodelled within its footprint by the previous owners (2000-2015)

Garage / apartment building

About 130 m², built 2008: double garage, attached living room, bathroom and bedroom; studio/workshop created 2015

Organic

Formally certified organic 2017-2023; not renewed since new legislation

Future options (owners' ideas)

Big country kitchen opening to the patio, a small commercial kitchen for value-added produce, or relining the utility room as a 4th bedroom