Whether you’re looking for a home or an investment property in Melton, Brooklyn, Geelong, Alpine, Ballarat or anywhere else in Victoria, it’s important to do a property title search before you exchange contracts. Title searches examine public records to make sure that a property has clear ownership and is free of any liens or other issues. A title search can also reveal things that could cause problems during settlement such as a mortgage, council or water restrictions, and even easements restricting how the property can be used.

Performing a property title search melbourne title search in Victoria is easy and convenient using government partner LANDATA. A simple search is less than $20, and includes a Register Search Statement (Title) and Land Index Search. You can order additional documents including a Copy of Plan, Agreement 173 Search, and Covenant or Caveat Search for an extra cost.

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The search results are available to view instantly in the Order Manager, and can be printed, emailed or exported to Excel for reporting purposes. The results page also provides the volume and folio number for the property – it’s important to use this information as it’s required to order a paper Certificate of Title from the Victoria Land Registry.

Other search options are available including an ASIC current company extract outlines the shareholders and officeholders for a company, while the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is the official government register outlining security interests in the property. You can also request an official verification of identity check for a small fee.