Land Information Certificate (VIC Rates Search)

A Land information certificate is required when selling a property to ensure that the correct settlement is organised.

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Land Information Certificate (VIC Rates Search)

The certificate is required when selling a property to ensure that the correct settlement is organised. The land information certificate details:

  • Outstanding rate charges
  • Interest due
  • Property valuation information
  • flood levels (if any)
  • building regulations
  • water
  • sewers and drains
  • planning restrictions
  • bushfire areas
  • heritage listings
  • land tax
  • VicRoads

This certificate is given to prospective buyers with a Section 32 or a Contract of Sale.

As a registered information broker, by ordering through triSearch, the relevant council will receive your application and you will receive the certificate in return.

Required Information
  • Matter Reference
  • Volume/Folio
  • Purchaser Details
    • Settlement Date
    • Full Name
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