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What is a subdivision?

Residential subdivision refers to the creation of individual titles for specific lots within a larger 'parent' block of land. In most cases this involves turning one large property into several smaller ones. If you are looking to increase the value of your property, add another house or provide extra accommodation, subdivision may be the best solution.

An application for subdivision consent (a type of resource consent), must be made for any proposed subdivision that alters legal boundaries. The most common type of subdivision is freehold, which involves the creation of individual titles.

Subdivision

We take your existing property, and divide it into several smaller ones.

The subdivision process

Planning

Step 1:
Planning Approval

We arrange subdivision and resource consent applications, and guide this process through to full approval from council, ready for site works.
This approval is ready for 5 years.

Step 1:
Planning Approval

We arrange subdivision and resource consent applications, and guide this process through to full approval from council, ready for site works.
This approval is ready for 5 years.

Site Works

Step 2:
Site Works

Once the subdivision has been approved, we prepare a list of the various works to be carried out on site, and provide contact details for
service providers.

Step 2:
Site Works

Once the subdivision has been approved, we prepare a list of the various works to be carried out on site, and provide contact details for
service providers.

Titles

Step 3:
Obtaining Title

Our licensed surveyors carry out the land transfer survey, apply for the 223 and 224 certificates, and arrange application for the new titles.

Step 3:
Obtain Titles

Our licensed surveyors carry out the land transfer survey, apply for the 223 and 224 certificates, and arrange application for the new titles.

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Common Issues and FAQs

There are several common issues that you are likely to face. We will provide you with guidelines to help resolve any problems. Some common issues are covered in our FAQ section.

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Cost of Subdivision

The cost of subdivisions per lot varies according to factors such as drainage, street access and earthworks. Head to our Costs page for more detailed information and a list of typical costs involved.

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Need more information? Feel free to get in touch with us today via info@sub.co.nz, or phone (09) 624 4242