Copy of Title
Copy of Title: what it is, what it shows, and when you need one
A Copy of Title, or Register Search Statement (RSS), is an official snapshot of a property’s current title details from the Victorian Register of land. An RSS typically includes: People commonly use a Copy of Title to: A Copy of Title is for information and verification. It cannot be used to lodge or register transactions…
Read MoreWhat are the Instruments on my land title all about?
Instruments are documents representing specific transactions or dealings that have been lodged and registered with the Victorian Register of land and affect a land title. They detail things like; Note this is not an exhaustive list of the types of instruments. *The removal of a mortgage is only detailed on a title for 125 days.…
Read MoreWhat is a Volume and Folio number?
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 MoreUnderstanding your Copy of Title.
Have you ever wondered how to understand your Copy of Title? Watch our short explainer for the basics.
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
Watch our short explainer for the basics on a Copy of Title.
Read MoreCopy of Title or Register Search Statement – what’s the difference?
A Copy of Title and a Register Search Statement or RSS are the same thing, a copy of title information from the Victorian Register of land. An RSS contains information about a title on a property in Victoria, including: Note: an RSS reflects the status of the title at the time of purchase of the…
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