While completing the learning activity—Preparing a Conveyancing Quote and Costs Disclosure—I finally understand how to use the VIC Landata website.

To get started, visit https://www.landata.online/title-search/ or navigate to landata.online > Products > Title Search, and click any of the banner buttons. Enter the address provided, 99 Swan St Richmond 3121, and you’ll find at least two certificates: Copy of Title (similar to Certificate of Title in NSW) and Copy of Plan.

Clients can perform this search on their own, without the need for a conveyancer, and It usually happens twice: once before signing the contract to confirm the vendor actually owns the property, and again after settlement to verify that the transfer was completed successfully. It’s also important to check for any dealings attached to the property before signing the contract.