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On this page: Registrar’s requirements for paper conveyancing transactions Version 5 of the Registrar’s Requirements for Paper Conveyancing Transactions has been published at www.propertyandlandtitles.vic.gov.au/publications. Version 5 incorporates updates to section 6 ‘Electronic Instruments’ and clarifies the Registrar’s transition to 100% electronic lodgment. In short, electronic lodgment is the use of an Electronic Lodgment Network (ELN) to lodge conveyancing…
On this page: New lodgment and search fees from 1 July 2018 On 1 July 2018, fees for lodging transactions at Land Use Victoria (LUV) changed. Search fees also changed. The value of a fee unit, as announced by the Treasurer, is $14.45. Comprehensive fee listings and fee calculators are available at www.propertyandlandtitles.vic.gov.au/forms-guides-and-fees/fees. Following is a…
On this page: New lodgment and search fees from 1 July 2018 From 1 July 2018, fees for lodging transactions at Land Use Victoria will change. Search fees will also change. The value of a fee unit, as announced by the Treasurer, is $14.45. Comprehensive fee listings and fee calculators will be published soon. A…
On this page: Changes to the Transfer of land forms New requirements for creating restrictive covenants in transfers and restrictions in plans will come into effect on 1 July 2018. This article will explore the requirements for restrictive covenants in transfers and how they relate to forms, for further information about restrictions in plans please see Customer…
On this page: Commercialisation of land registry functions The Victorian Government has made a decision to commercialise land titles and registry functions of Land Use Victoria, which is recognised as a market leader in the delivery of these key services. The commercialisation is intended to deliver better services to the public through continued investment in information…
On this page: Registrar’s requirements for paper conveyancing transactions Transfers of land and survivorship applications From 1 March 2018, transfers of land and survivorship applications must be lodged electronically. This requirement applies when a party is represented by a conveyancer or lawyer who signs the instrument on behalf of their client; or, the party is…
On this page: Bulk conversion of paper Certificates of Title to electronic Certificates of Title On 23 February 2018, Land Use Victoria will facilitate a bulk conversion of paper Certificates of Title (pCTs) to electronic Certificates of Titles (eCTs) when any of the following banks are recorded as the first mortgagee: Under section 27BAA of…
On this page: Christmas and new year closure Land Registry Services at 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne and 57 Cherry Lane, Lavertonwill close at 4.00 pm on 22 December 2017 and reopen at 8.30 am on Tuesday 2 January 2018. Online services (LANDATA® and electronic lodgement through PEXA) will continue to be available during this period.…
Change to nominating eCTs to electronic conveyancing transactions PEXA Ltd is introducing functionality into the PEXA system from 6 November 2017 to streamline the process for nomination of electronic Certificates of Title (eCTs). Subscribers with control of the eCT (the eCT Control) and who have signed an instrument in an electronic transaction can lodge their…
On this page: Important dates for electronic and paper transactions Customers are reminded of significant dates that are fast approaching. 1 December 2017 All stand-alone caveats and withdrawals of caveat signed on or after 1 December 2017 must be lodged using the Electronic Lodgment Network (PEXA). This requirement applies to conveyancers and lawyers acting for…
Disclaimer
The Customer Information Bulletins (CIB) Search Tool (“Tool”) is provided by SERV to assist users in locating Customer Information Bulletins (CIBs) issued by Land Use Victoria (https://www.land.vic.gov.au/land-registration). This Tool provides a list of available CIBs based on search terms entered by users, displaying results in order from newest to oldest.
By using this Tool, users agree to these terms and acknowledge that SERV makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the search results. Users accept responsibility for verifying the information obtained through the Tool against the original sources, including the official Customer Information Bulletins found here (https://www.land.vic.gov.au/land-registration) and any other requirements issued by the Registrar of Titles from time to time in accordance with the Transfer of Land Act 1958.