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Deeds Registries

Registers title to land and real rights.

What this authority does

Operates the registries in which a conveyancer lodges transfer and bond documents. Registration confers the real right, so the date of registration rather than the date of the sale agreement determines ownership.

Services for the public

  • Deeds searches
  • Transfer registration
  • Bond registration
  • Sectional title registration

Before you contact this authority

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