Checking Government Land Records for Earthquake Categories When Buying a House in Canterbury

When buying a house, it’s essential to check the land your potential new home is built on. In Canterbury, we have the added complication of TC2 and TC3 categorisation which indicate how the land might be impacted by an earthquake, so how do we check this out before putting in an offer?

There are several different ways you can check the land but we recommend Canterbury Maps.

This free online tool provides information about the land a property is built on, including its TC rating, area layout, and whether it is located in a potential flood plain or Tsunami warning zone.

Work out which areas to avoid.

While your lawyer will look into the land information during the post-offer stages of buying your new home, using this site before putting in an offer can help alleviate the stress associated with wondering if the land is susceptible to anything that might cause you insurance issues.

You can also use it as a resource to help identify which areas of the city or wider region you want to focus on, and which you want to avoid!

If you have any questions about how to check the land, or need a comprehensive building report for buying or selling your home then contact the team at Canterbury Property Reports.