Posts by Glenys Fogarty
What is a National Trust Property Certificate?
A National Trust Property Certificate shows whether a property is listed or classified by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). It confirms the heritage significance of a building, site, or landscape, which may affect how the property can be used. What does listing or classification mean? When a property is listed or classified, it has…
Read MoreWhat is an Easement?
An easement is right held by one party that allows the use land owned by another party for a specific purpose. They are common and often essential for infrastructure and access needs. Most commonly easements allow access for utilities like water, electricity, or sewage, or provide a right of way for neighbouring properties. Common Examples:…
Read MoreWhat is a Volume and Folio number?
What does your Copy of Plan tell you?
What is a Covenant?
A covenant is an express written agreement between a seller (the registered proprietor) and the purchaser of a piece of land, limiting the way the burdened land can be used of the for the benefit of other land i.e. avoiding a building overlooking a neighbour. Covenants bind current and future owners until they are removed.…
Read MoreWhat is a Caveat?
A Caveat is an encumbrance that appears on a title and acts as a notification that a caveator has an interest over the property. Caveats not only show the interests of the caveator but give prospective buyers notice that the caveator might have rights over the property. Some common reasons to put a Caveat on…
Read MoreWhat is a Volume and Folio number?
In Victoria, properties are uniquely identified by Volume and Folio (Vol/Fol) numbers. These numbers are key references within the Victorian Register of land, ensuring that each property can be accurately recorded and recognised. How does it work? Think of the Volume Number as a ‘book’ in the Register. Each book holds the ownership records for…
Read MoreUnderstanding the details on a Copy of Title
Have you ever wondered what your Copy of Title can tell you and how to decipher the details? Watch our short explainer for the basics.
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