Crown Lands

Conveyancing search

 

When you are purchasing freehold land, particularly rural or waterfront property near Crown land, it's essential to conduct a conveyancing search.

This search reveals whether any Crown tenure is linked to your property, helping you understand potential obligations before settlement.

A conveyancing search is exclusively available to registered solicitors or licensed conveyancers. It provides detailed information about Crown land tenures as of a specified date. This includes:

  • type and status of Crown tenure
  • diagram of the land parcel
  • registered holders of tenure
  • lot/deposited plan identifiers
  • primary due date for obligations
  • annual gross rental amount
  • current amount due.

If you require a copy of the tenure document, apply for a current tenure status search.

Fees

For conveyancing searches, you will receive a monthly invoice detailing the searches conducted during the previous month. Visit Fees overview for more details.

Set up a billing account

To ensure property searches are handled by qualified professionals, only registered solicitors and conveyancers can apply for a conveyancing search billing account.

Conveyancing search outcomes by tenure type

Conveyancing searches provide information about tenures, obligations, and restrictions associated with Crown land. The following is a summary of what conveyancing search results may show for various types of Crown land tenures and corresponding obligations.