Land Title Search & Property Documents
Property Title Search & Documents
Before conducting a land title search or a search for other property documents, you might want to know a few things about them.
Titles
What is a title and why do you need one?
A land title is the official and legal document that outlines the property’s ownership, as well as any associated instruments, dealings and owners corporation. Because it includes interests and restrictions on the land, it is the most essential document for property stakeholders.
What is a title useful for?
Here are some examples of how a title might be used:
| WHO | FOR |
| Home Buyers, Investors and Real Estate Agents | Researching prospective properties |
| Legal Practitioners and Valuers | Checking current property ownership |
| Developers and Builders | Due diligence before actioning project |
| Planners and Architects | Planning applications |
How do you access a title?
A title is a public record that is made available through state land registries in Australia. Before the digital age transformed the way we access information and documents, land titles existed only in paper form, and a title search would be conducted in person at the relevant state land registry. Now, a title search can be conducted by anyone online, subject to a fee, through a select number of authorised providers. Landchecker is one of these providers.
Titles by State: What you need, what you get
See below for each state:
Name of document
Details included on title
Details required to conduct title search through Landchecker (you just need one listed)
In Vic, a Register Search Statement (Title) includes:
Land description
Registered proprietor
Encumbrances, caveats and notices
Diagram location
Activity in the last 125 days
Administrative notices
You can search by:
Address
Council Number
Crown Description
Lot/ Plan
SPI
Volume/ Folio
In NSW, a Title (or Certificate of Title) includes:
Land description
Ownership details
Dealings
You can search by:
Address
Lot/Plan
Title Reference
In QLD, a Title includes:
Land description
Type of ownership
Registered owner details and associated dealings
Easements, encumbrances and interests- all associated registered dealings
Administrative advices
Unregistered dealings
You can search by:
Address
Lot/Plan
In SA, a Title (or Certificate of Title) includes:
Land description
Type of ownership
Registered proprietor
Last sale details
Easements
Encumbrances
Dealings
You can search by:
Address
How much does it cost to purchase a title through Landchecker?
At Landchecker, we ensure our titles and documents are competitively priced - and easy to purchase - for our customers’ benefit. Prices vary slightly depending on state. See below.
Titles
| State | Price |
| Victoria | $15.79 |
| New South Wales | $20.34 |
| Queensland | $35.96 |
| South Australia | $54.29 |
Effective from 01 July 2024. Prices inc. GST.
Interested in bulk orders?
Landchecker offers competitively priced bulk title and document orders, reach out to our friendly sales team here to discuss your requirements. Simply supply a list of addresses you require titles for - job references and invoice terms are also available.
Searching and Purchasing
How do you search for a title or doc through Landchecker?
There are two ways to do this, and both are simple and seamless within the app:
You can either:
In map view, enter your address into the search bar, or click on the property on the map. Then select the ‘Documents’ tab which appears in the property information panel. And select the relevant document from the list.
Or:
Click on the Document Searches tab in the app navigation bar (next to Map tab). Select the state, then search by the dropdown criteria options for that state (eg. address or volume/folio).
How do you purchase a title or doc through Landchecker?
Once you have selected your title / doc (see above steps), simply add your selected item to your shopping cart, and go to checkout.
How quickly do you get your title or doc once purchased?
It’s made Instantly available to you, so you can download it straight away.
Other Documents
Apart from titles, what other documents can you purchase through Landchecker?
Here is a comprehensive list of all the documents you can purchase through Landchecker. Prices vary depending on state. Document names might vary depending on the state, and some documents are only applicable or available for certain states.
Property Document Searches
| DOCUMENT | WHAT IS IT | WHICH STATE(S) |
| Instrument Search | An Instrument Search will provide an imaged copy of this search which has many types such as transfer, mortgage, agreements, caveat, covenants etc. | This document is called an Instrument in Vic Or a Dealing in NSW, QLD and SA |
| Final Search | The final search is conducted by the purchaser’s lawyer just before the transfer of property takes place, to check that no unregistered dealings affecting the title have happened during the settlement period | Available in Vic only |
| Title History Search Statement | A title history search statement shows the property’s previous owners and registered dealings dating back to the original Crown grant | Available in Vic only |
| Title Plan Diagram | A title plan diagram is an image that outlines the legal boundaries of a property on the date it was registered. You can purchase a title plan diagram through Landchecker when an imaged plan for a title within the Victorian Land Registry is not available. | Available in Vic only |
| Copy of Plan | A plan is the surveyed sketch of a land lot or parcel that shows the original subdivision of this land into separate titles, as well as any easements or restrictions over the land. | This document is called a Plan in NSW and QLD Or a Copy of Plan in Vic and SA |
| Owners Corporation Basic Report | The owners corporation basic report outlines entitlements, rules and restrictions in relation to owners corporation and the land lot or parcel. | Available in Vic only |
| Land Index Search | The Land Index Search enables you to order property documents using the owner’s details, the lot/plan, and the volume/ folio. | Available in Vic only |
| Crown Instrument | Similar to an instrument search but relating to govenment controlled land. | Available in Vic only |
| Crown History | Similar to a title history search statement but relating to government controlled land. | Available in Vic only |
| Crown Folio Statement | Similar to a title search statement but relating to government controlled land. | Available in Vic only |
| NSW ADIS Dealing | NSW Automated Deeds Indexing System Dealing is an instrument that was lodged under the Old System | Available in NSW only |
| NSW 88B | The NSW 88B is an instrument that sets out the terms of easements or covenants to be created, or restrictions on the use of land | Available in NSW only |
Company Searches
| DOCUMENT | WHAT IS IT | WHAT STATE(S) |
| ASIC Certificate of Incorporation | A certificate of incorporation is a legal document issued by the Australian government which certifies a company is registered. | National |
| ASIC Historical Company Extract + PPSR Report | An ASIC historical company extract outlines previous addresses, directors and names of a company, while the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is the official government register outlining security interests in the property. | National |
| ASIC Historical Company Extract | An ASIC historical company extract outlines previous addresses/directors/ names of a company | National |
| ASIC Current Company Extract | An ASIC current company extract is a document containing all of the current information about a company (including shareholders and officeholders). | National |
| ASIC Current Company Extract + PPSR Report | An ASIC current company extract is a document containing all of the current information about a company (including shareholders and officeholders), while the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is the official government register outlining security interests in the property. | National |
| ASIC Relational Extract | This ASIC extract provides information on a company’s relationship with other companies | National |
Designed For Businesses
Order any property documents relating to you subject property directly from the Landchecker map.
Instantly receive titles by email or view documents in the Order Manager.
Assign a Job Reference to each search for invoicing purposes.
Assign permissions per user.
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