Which Australian Property Document Do I Need?
Short answer
Across Australian states and territories, title searches answer ownership/title questions, plans answer lot/plan questions, and instruments/dealings answer full-term document questions. The exact product name changes by jurisdiction.
State-by-state shortcuts
- Queensland: Current Title, Survey Plan, Dealing Instrument.
- NSW: Title Search, Imaged Deposited/Strata Plan, Imaged Documents.
- Victoria: Title Search/Register Search Statement, Imaged Plan, Instrument.
- SA: Title Register Search, Plan Image, Dealing Details.
- WA: Title Search, Survey Search, Document Search.
- TAS: Folio Text, Folio Plan, Schedule of Easements, Scanned Dealing.
- ACT/NT: Certificate/Title searches plus plan or instrument/document products where relevant.
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.