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The Western Australian Land Information Authority, also known as Landgate, is the statutory authority responsible for maintaining the official register of land ownership and survey information for the 2,645,600 km2 of Western Australia. Landgate provides a range of products and services such as Certificates of Title, Property Sales Reports, Survey Plans, aerial photography, satellite imagery, maps, and data. It also coordinates access to location information held across WA government departments through the Western Australian Land Information System (WALIS). Landgate holds the one true copy of each Certificate of Title in a digital format, which is the official entry in the WA land register.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the government authority | Landgate (Western Australian Land Information Authority) |
| Previous names | Department of Land Information (DLI), Department of Land Administration (DOLA), Department of Lands and Surveys (DOLS) |
| Functions | Maintaining the official register of land ownership and survey information for Western Australia, providing certificates of title, Property Sales Reports, Survey Plans, aerial photography, satellite imagery, maps and data, valuing the state's land and property for government purposes, coordinating access to location information held across WA government departments through the Western Australian Land Information System (WALIS) |
| Services | Record of Certificate of Title, Property Sales Reports, Survey Plans, aerial photography, satellite imagery, maps and data |
| Land ownership | The authority maintains the official register of land ownership and survey information for the 2,645,600 km2 of Western Australia |
| Types of Title to Land | Crown Grant, Native Title |
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Landgate
Additionally, Landgate manages the Capture WA program, coordinating spatial imagery captures on behalf of state and local government agencies to reduce costs and duplication. Landgate also supports the sustainable economic, social, and environmental management and development of land in Western Australia.
The organisation's contact details are as follows:
- Address: 1 Midland Square, MIDLAND WA 6056
- Telephone: 61 8 9273 7373
- Fax: 61 8 9250 3187
- Email: [email protected]
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Certificates of Title
In Western Australia, the authority that holds titles for land is called Landgate. Landgate maintains the official register of land ownership and survey information for the WA State Government.
A Certificate of Title is a legal document that records and proves ownership of a piece of land or property. It provides proof of ownership along with a list of all the registered interests that affect the land. It also describes the location of the land, past owners, and any recorded encumbrances registered against that land.
Copies of Certificates of Title can be ordered through the Landgate website, and are available to anyone, regardless of property ownership. These copies are called Records of Certificate of Title. The price charged covers the cost of storage, updates, and retrieval, guaranteeing the title against indefeasibility.
It is important to note that as of 7 August 2023, Certificates of Title will no longer exist in Western Australia due to amendments to the Transfer of Land Act 1893. Any Certificate of Title currently in existence will cease to have any legal effect. Therefore, alternative arrangements may need to be made to protect interests and secure payment of loans or other interests related to the property.
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Crown Grants
The process of settlement in Western Australia was followed by the subdivision of land and the issuance of a Crown lease or Crown Grant to the successful applicant. The original Crown Grants were issued by the Governor, as the Queen’s Representative. Land is now granted in fee simple by the cancellation of the Crown land title and the creation and registration of a certificate of (freehold) title.
Crown land is all land in Western Australia for which there is no certificate of title under the TLA or a memorial or grant registered under the Registration of Deeds Act 1832. Nearly all roads are Crown land, as are most recreation reserves, river foreshores, and beaches. Public utilities such as dams, pump stations, and electricity switch yards are usually constructed on Crown land.
The land is granted in fee simple free of cost but can only be used for a designated purpose, such as a church site, hall site, or ambulance quarters. Mortgages to fund the development of the site of a Crown Grant in Trust created under the Land Act 1933 could be registered with the consent of the Governor. Leases could also be registered, but the lessee may only use the land for the same designated purpose as the original proprietor or lessor.
Consent of the Minister for Lands is required for any Crown Grant in Trust that is being transferred, mortgaged, leased, charged, or otherwise encumbered.
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Native Title
In Western Australia, the government has successfully managed Native Title matters through a consistent whole-of-government approach, relying on negotiation and agreement-making. As of September 2019, there have been 83 consent determinations of Native Title in the state.
An example of a Native Title agreement in Western Australia is the Gibson Desert Nature Reserve Compensation and Lurrtjurrlula Palakitjalu Settlement Agreement (GDNR Agreement), executed in October 2020. This agreement includes a commitment for the Western Australian Government to work towards recognising the native title rights and interests of the Traditional Owners of the Gibson Desert Nature Reserve (now known as the Pila Nature Reserve).
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Survey Plans
In Western Australia, survey plans are the official record of the legal boundaries of a piece of land. They usually indicate the dimensions and size of a lot. Survey plans are available for almost all land in Western Australia.
There are three types of legal survey plans: Survey, Strata, and Survey-strata. Survey-strata plans have three parts: the part showing the lots and common property, the record of interests and encumbrances, and the schedule of unit entitlements. No buildings are shown on a survey-strata plan, even if there are buildings on the lots. The boundaries of survey-strata lots are surveyed by a licensed land surveyor and shown on the plan. The height of a lot may be limited to protect a neighbour's view, for example. If there is a height limitation, it will be shown on the survey-strata plan and referenced to the Australian Height Datum (AHD).
Details of legal boundaries, common property ownership rights, and encumbrances or amendments not noted on the Certificate of Title can be found on survey plans. It is essential to check these details when deciding to buy or renovate a property, as anything noted on the plan could affect your use and enjoyment of the property.
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Frequently asked questions
The Western Australian Land Information Authority, operating under the business name of Landgate, holds titles for land in Western Australia.
A Certificate of Title is a legal document that records and proves ownership of a piece of land or property.
You can order a copy of a Certificate of Title through Landgate's Land Enquiry Services (LES) site. If the original paper title included a sketch, you can order a copy through LES if you have a MyLandgate billing account. If you don't have an account, you will need to complete a manual request form and forward it to Landgate for processing.
A Crown Grant is a title to land where Crown land is transferred on behalf of the Queen (by her Western Australian representative, the Governor) to a person, company, statutory body, or incorporated association. Most titles for freehold land in Western Australia were derived from a subdivision of land contained in an earlier Crown Grant.
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