Official Sources & Useful Links
Property Titles, Easements and Covenants — Land Victoria
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A property title is an important starting point for understanding legal interests and restrictions affecting land. Land Victoria provides guidance on access to title and registered property information.
What information is available?
A title search can identify registered ownership and recorded encumbrances, such as mortgages, caveats and covenants. Related instruments and plans may provide further information about easements and other restrictions.
The Section 32 statement also contains important property disclosures. Have your conveyancer or property lawyer review the relevant documents.
Sources: Land Victoria — Property and land titles information; Consumer Affairs Victoria — Conveyancing and contracts for sellers
How to use it
- Obtain a current title search for the property.
- Identify registered encumbrances.
- Obtain relevant plans and instruments where necessary.
- Ask your conveyancer or property lawyer to explain the legal implications.
- If considering building work, seek appropriate technical or authority advice about restrictions affecting the proposal.
Important limitation
Title documents do not provide a complete assessment of the property's physical conditions, underground infrastructure or development potential. Additional records, surveys or investigations may be required.