FAQs

Frequently asked questions about land titles, strata schemes and land valuation.

If you require more information related to Real Property Act dealings, deposited plans and strata schemes go to the Registrar General's Directions website.

Land title questions

What are the changes to retirement village law?

What are Australian Credit Licence (ACL) numbers?

How do I add my partner's name to my property title?

What is a Caveat?

Does LPI have records of changes of name by deed poll?

I have changed my name. What should I do to change it on my title?

An owner has died. What do I do about the Torrens title?

I live in regional New South Wales and want to discharge my mortgage. What must I do?

I live in Sydney and want to discharge my mortgage. What should I do?

What is a Notice of Sale or Transfer of Land (NOS) form?

How do I convert my Old System land?

Can I lodge my documents with LPI by post?

What is a Power of Attorney?

Do I have to pay stamp duty on my transfer?

What is a Statutory Declaration?

What is Tenancy?

How do I transfer a share or interest in a Torrens Title property?

How do I verify the identity of a person claiming a right to deal with land?

I want to know more about Statutory Declarations sworn outside NSW?

Strata scheme questions

Pre 1974 plans

How can lot owners swap car spaces?

Are bathroom tiles common property?

What is structural cubic space?

What is common property?

Where can I find the by laws?

How is a new by-law for a Strata Scheme created?

What does this notification mean?

How can an Owners' Corporation identify common property in a strata scheme?

Valuation questions

We have just received a Notice of Valuation. Is this an account I have to pay?

Why did I/we receive a Notice of Valuation?

What do I do when information on the Notice of Valuation is incorrect?

Why did my land value change?

What effect will the new valuation have on my council rates?

How is my land valued?

When will my land next be valued for council rating purposes?

What factors are considered when valuing land?

Was my land inspected as part of the valuation?

My property is of heritage significance, was this considered when valuing the property?

Have the various physical features of the land and its surrounding area been taken into account in my valuation?

What are the grounds for lodging an objection?

How long do I have to lodge an objection?

Does the Valuer General issue Notices of Valuation for annual land tax values?

Am I liable for land tax?