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is there any websites where you can find out who owns a house

grizl		Posted : Sunday, 13 October 2013 9:16:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 13/09/2013(UTC) Posts: 23 Thanks: 3 times		hi i live in akaroa alot of the old places are holiday homes which means they empty alot im trying to find a site where i can find a owner of certain homes so i can ask for permission any ideas would help thanks

nafcd		Posted : Sunday, 13 October 2013 11:08:08 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 276 Location: ashburton Thanks: 8 times Was thanked: 46 time(s) in 34 post(s)		I think you can do it through your local council. it will probably cost you though. if you feel a bit cheeky go ask the neighbours of the houses. they might tell you who the owners are. especially if you are known to be a local and not just there to case the joint out. Edited by user Sunday, 13 October 2013 11:10:41 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

simon		Posted : Monday, 14 October 2013 9:20:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 789 Location: Central Otago Thanks: 33 times Was thanked: 239 time(s) in 150 post(s)		hey, you can often find this sort of info via your local council's website. i know here in queenstown you can view a map that has all sorts of info like natural hazards etc. the same also shows each land parcel which has a unique code number. just a matter of using this code against the rates database and you have the owners. unless they are behind a trust or something. some councils don't show as much as they used to to protect people's privacy or something, but basically there is always a away to find out and get around this. unfortunately some councils aren't are tech savvy as others so you may struggle to even figure out there website even.
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mickey		Posted : Monday, 14 October 2013 12:08:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 9/07/2013(UTC) Posts: 135 Location: waitakere Thanks: 528 times Was thanked: 180 time(s) in 79 post(s)		as a last resort try LINZ, cost is $15. https://apps.linz.govt.n...urvey-titles/order-copy/ use info from council, DP, lot number etc. you'll get owners name(s) but no contact details. good luck.
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