As Conveyancing in Queensland is based upon the principal of Caveat Emptor (Latin for “Let the Buyer Beware”) it is necessary to undertake various searches to find out information regarding your property. The amount of each search will vary depending on your local authority.
Typical searches would include:-
- Title Investigation: real property description, title reference, encumbrances, registered leases, location of land, caveats, lot entitlement, by-laws, details of progressive development of the scheme
- Local Government: rates information, town planning information (zoning, use, future use), position of sewerage and drainage pipes
- Land Tax: whether the property is subject to land tax, if there are arrears and the amount of arrears
- Queensland Transport: future development, current proposals, resumption information
- Main Roads: current proposal and future intentions for roads
- Contaminated Lands: determines if the land is on the Contaminated Land Register and any orders
- Bankruptcy: the Bankruptcy Register should provide information concerning the name of bankrupt, dates of bankruptcy and orders.
- Body Corporate: records Search (units only) Levy information, by-laws, lot entitlements, insurance, details of management and letting agreement, referee’s orders, special levies
There are various other searches available to you. When receiving your instructions we will of course advise you of your options. If you choose to undertake additional searches we will make no additional professional charge for arranging for these enquiries, however there will be fees payable to the various government departments. |
