Selling a House Without a CCC or Missing Consent
Discovering a compliance gap during a sale process is stressful and time-sensitive — we assess the situation quickly and manage it for you.
Book a ConsultationMissing Code Compliance Certificates and unconsented building work are frequently uncovered during a LIM report request, building inspection, or buyer due diligence — often at a point in the sale process where time matters.
CodeCompliance moves quickly to assess exactly what's outstanding, advises honestly on the realistic pathway and timeframe, and manages the process with Auckland Council so you and your agent or lawyer have clarity on next steps.
How we help during a sale
Review the property file, LIM report and consent history to identify the specific compliance gap
Assess the building work in question and determine the correct pathway (CCC completion or Certificate of Acceptance)
Provide an honest assessment you can share with your real estate agent, lawyer or prospective buyer
Coordinate any urgent remedial work or documentation required
Manage the council process and keep you updated at each stage
Helpful documents to have ready
LIM report or council property file, if already obtained
Sale and purchase agreement conditions relating to compliance, if applicable
Any correspondence from a buyer's building inspector
Details of the specific building work in question
Sale timelines add pressure, but every compliance issue still needs to be properly assessed — we won't promise a timeframe we can't stand behind. We give you a clear, honest picture as early as possible so you can plan around it, and Auckland Council makes the final decision on any application.
What to expect at different stages of a sale
The stage at which a compliance issue is identified affects your options. Here's what is typically possible at each point:
Pre-market: the ideal time to resolve — giving buyers and their solicitors clean documentation before any offer is made
Under offer, before settlement: can often be managed alongside the S&P process if a sufficient timeframe is agreed
Late in the sale process: some buyers and solicitors will accept a letter of engagement confirming work is underway — we can provide one
After settlement: where issues are disclosed but not resolved before settlement, we continue managing the process for the new owner
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Services
Missing CCC
Finding out a consented project was never signed off is more common than you'd think — here's how we resolve it.
Code Compliance Certificate
For existing building consents that were never formally signed off — we find out what's outstanding and manage the work required to close it out.
Certificate of Acceptance
A practical pathway for building work completed without the required consent — assessed, documented and taken through to council on your behalf.
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