Australian Property Title Terms Glossary
Short answer
This glossary explains common Australian property title terms used across TitleFinder guides and product pages.
Core terms
- Current Title
- The current title record for a property, showing registered proprietor and interests depending on jurisdiction.
- State Lease
- A leasehold title/tenure record relevant to certain Queensland properties.
- Survey Plan / SP / RP
- Plan references used for lot layout and survey context.
- Dealing Instrument
- The registered document behind an interest or transaction, such as an easement, transfer, mortgage, covenant or power of attorney.
- Easement
- A right affecting land, commonly for access, services or infrastructure.
- Caveat
- A notice of claimed interest; often a due-diligence red flag.
- Crown land
- Land with government tenure considerations; check title/lease records carefully.
FAQ
What Queensland document should I order first?
For most Queensland property checks, start with a Current Title / State Lease. It confirms the current title record and registered interests.
When do I need a survey plan?
Order an Image of Survey Plan when you need lot layout, SP/RP references, plan context or easement location context.
When do I need a dealing instrument?
Order an Image of Dealing Instrument when the title lists a dealing, easement, covenant, transfer, mortgage or other instrument and you need the full terms.