Planning controls
Checks
Unitary Plan zone, overlays, designations, heritage and coastal controls where mapped
Buyer question
Could planning controls change the consent path, design limits or next professional check?
Auckland property development potential checker
Check development potential before you make an offer.
Run a free first-pass screen for Auckland zoning, overlays, flood risk, overland flow paths, slope, stormwater, wastewater and other constraints before buying, subdividing, adding a minor dwelling or paying for a full feasibility report.
Free first-pass scan. No signup required. Auckland properties only.
968
people used the free scan
50
$49 Buyer Risk Reports generated
Auckland GIS screening
Buyer due diligence
60-second first-pass screen
No signup required
Every $49 Buyer Risk Report is backed by a 7-day money-back guarantee.
General information only. Not a LIM, council approval, planning advice, engineering advice, legal advice, valuation or financial advice under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
Risk register
Auckland development potential due diligence, compressed into a first-pass screen
SectionScan turns public property and GIS signals into a structured buyer risk register: what is mapped, why it matters, and what to verify before you spend more.
Free scan
60 sec
No signup. Auckland only.
AreaWhat SectionScan checksBuyer question answered
Natural hazards
Checks
Flood plains, flood-prone areas, overland flow paths, coastal inundation clues and contours
Buyer question
Is this site carrying a hazard signal that should affect offer conditions or further spend?
Services and access
Checks
Stormwater, wastewater, service proximity, driveway width, rear access and vehicle-crossing questions
Buyer question
What must be confirmed with Watercare, council records, Auckland Transport or a qualified adviser?
Purchase decision
Checks
Plain-English risk call, confidence notes, evidence and next due-diligence actions
Buyer question
Should you keep investigating, negotiate harder, or stop before spending more?
Built for early triage: useful signals to verify before a purchase, negotiation or development decision.
Not final approval, consent or feasibility.
Report preview
Evidence-led output built for purchase decisions
Paid reports are structured around the buyer decision: assessment, open constraints, confidence by topic, mapped evidence and immediate next checks.
Executive dashboard
Proceed, caution or high-risk assessment
A buyer-friendly top line that separates clean signals from open constraints.
Open constraints
Title, services, hazards and contamination gaps
Turns unknowns into specific checks instead of leaving them as vague risk notes.
Confidence by topic
High, medium or low confidence per finding
Shows which findings come from mapped data and which still need confirmation.
Immediate next steps
Record of Title, property file, Watercare and specialist checks
Prioritises what to order or ask before spending more on the property.
Sample report output
Executive dashboard
Assessment
Viable with conditions
Confidence
Topic by topic
Open constraint
Services / title
Next action
Verify records
Mapped evidence
Zoning, overlays, flood risk property signals, slope, stormwater and wastewater questions are separated from items that still need confirmation.
Zoning and overlaysHigh
Services and titleVerify
Flood / overland flowScreened
Contours / slopeCheck
Next checks before going deeper
- Order Record of Title and registered instruments.
- Review the LIM if available and check the Auckland Council property file.
- Confirm easements, covenants and consent notices.
- Submit Watercare pre-development enquiry where services matter.
- Use qualified advice before relying on yield or consent pathway.
Buyer due diligence checklist
Buyer workflow
Use SectionScan before the expensive part of due diligence
The product is built for the moments when a buyer needs sharper questions before spending on reports, professionals, or unconditional commitment.
01
Enter an Auckland address
Start with the property you are assessing on Trade Me, OneRoof, a broker lead or an agent email.
02
Review the free risk screen
Get a first-pass view of zoning, overlays, hazards, slope and service questions before deeper spend.
03
Upgrade only when it matters
Use the Buyer Risk Report when the site is serious and you need a structured PDF for due diligence.
Designed for Auckland property buyers and small investors who need fast pre-purchase property due diligence before offer, negotiation, conditional due diligence or going unconditional.
Popular suburb checks
Reports
Start free. Upgrade only when the property is serious.
The free scan is for fast triage. The Buyer Risk Report is for a real purchase decision where you want a structured due-diligence record before deeper spend.
First-pass development risk snapshot
Free Scan
Free
Instant
- Zoning, mapped hazards, and overlays
- Obvious infrastructure and driveway access risk flags
- Simple map snapshot with boundary and key flags
- Helps decide whether to keep investigating
Automated pre-purchase development risk report
⭐ RecommendedBuyer Risk Report
$49NZD
Usually ready within 5 minutes
- Plain-English report link for early pre-purchase due diligence
- Risk dashboard and confidence ratings
- Map evidence snapshots for mapped constraints
- Buyer due-diligence checklist including services and driveway access
7-day money-back guarantee
View sample reportManually reviewed version of the automated Buyer Risk Report
Reviewed Buyer Report
Manually reviewed pre-purchase development risk report
$149NZD
Founding-user price · Normally $299
Delivered within 1 business day
- Corrected assumptions, clearer risk interpretation, and practical next steps
- Top 5 buyer risks and Top 5 next actions before offer or unconditional
- Reviewed Proceed / Caution / High Risk call with map evidence notes
- Includes what to verify first and what to check in conditional period
- Limited to the first 30 reviewed reports
Limits
What SectionScan does not replace
Premium due diligence is also disciplined about limits. SectionScan is an early development-risk screening tool, not a substitute for official records or professional advice.
LIM report
Record of Title and registered instruments
Auckland Council property file
Watercare confirmation
Planning advice
Engineering advice
Legal advice
Valuation
Financial or tax advice
Architectural design
Final development feasibility
Use SectionScan as an early triage tool. Before buying, developing or investing, verify findings with Auckland Council, LINZ, Watercare and qualified professionals. This is general information only and not financial advice under FMCA 2013.
FAQ
Auckland property development potential checker FAQ
Common questions from buyers using SectionScan before a purchase, subdivision, minor dwelling check or full feasibility report.
What is SectionScan?
SectionScan is a pre-purchase development potential checker for Auckland property buyers and investors. It screens zoning, overlays, mapped hazards, slope, services and other development constraints before deeper due diligence.
Who is this for?
SectionScan is built for Auckland buyers and small investors who want a fast property due-diligence screen before making an offer, negotiating conditions, or going unconditional.
Is SectionScan a LIM report?
No. SectionScan is not a LIM. A LIM is an official council report. SectionScan is an early screening tool to help buyers identify obvious risks and decide what to investigate next.
Is this a property development feasibility report?
No. SectionScan is an early-stage risk screen before a full property development feasibility report. It helps you decide whether a site deserves deeper checks from a planner, surveyor, engineer, architect, QS or lawyer.
Can SectionScan tell me exactly how many dwellings I can build?
No. SectionScan can highlight zoning and mapped constraints, but it does not confirm final yield, subdivision approval, resource consent, building consent or a compliant design.
What areas does SectionScan support?
SectionScan is focused on Auckland properties. Other New Zealand regions may be added later.
What is included in the free scan?
The free scan gives a first-pass snapshot of zoning, overlays, mapped hazards, slope and obvious infrastructure risk flags. It is designed for early property triage before making an offer or going deeper into due diligence.
When should I order a Buyer Risk Report?
Order a Buyer Risk Report when a property looks serious and you want a structured PDF with a risk table, confidence ratings, map evidence and due-diligence checklist before spending more money.
When should I order a Reviewed Buyer Report?
Order a Reviewed Buyer Report when the property may affect your offer, due diligence condition, negotiation, or unconditional decision. It includes manual review and clearer next steps.
Does SectionScan provide planning, engineering, legal or financial advice?
No. SectionScan does not provide planning, engineering, legal, valuation, financial or tax advice. It is general information only and not financial advice under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Always verify with qualified professionals before making purchase or development decisions.