Section 7 Search Applications
Searches provide information on a particular property and can only be ordered by or on behalf of a person who has an interest in land within the area.
For the purposes of ordering a search, the Local Government Act 1999 (Section 187) states that a person has an interest in land if and only if that person is:
- the owner of a registered estate or interest in the land; or
- an occupier of the land; or
- a person who has entered or declares to the council that he or she proposes to enter into a contract to purchase the land; or
- a mortgagee or prospective mortgagee of the land.
Council has up to 8 working days, from the day that payment is received, to complete a search.
A full Section 7 Search consists of three components:
- Rates - A rates certificate is generated which shows rates levied for this financial year and outstanding rates due.
- Environmental Health - The specific property is checked against the contaminated land register to identify whether any relevant notices have been issued.
- Development Services - A search is done on previous applications to check whether there are any continuing conditions. A copy of the indemnity insurance (if available) is attached and any encumbrances, Land Management Agreements or current notices issued for that particular property are indicated on the search.
Section 7 Search - Request Form
Fees and charges
| Rates Only | $39.00 |
| Full Section 7 Search | $66.75 |
Certificates of Title
A copy of the Certificate of Title must be provided in order for the search to be processed.