Property interests in WA
Our Property Interest Report can provide you with the list and description of interests that may impact the use and enjoyment of any property within Western Australia, outlining details such as whether a property is heritage-listed or located on or within proximity of a contaminated site.
To learn more about the property interests that exist in Western Australia, search the Interest Dictionary. Find a list of interests currently available in our reports.
A Property Interest Report complements a Certificate of Title
Did you know not all interests are shown (registered) on your title? Our Property Interest Report offers a list of all known unregistered property interests, to complement the details found on your Certificate of Title including:
- A definition of each property interest and the relevant associated legislation.
- Information on potential land use restrictions that may affect how a property could be used or developed.
- Details on the relevant authority or government department to contact for further information about a particular interest.
Property Interest Reports are useful for:
- Property professionals to help inform their homebuyers.
- Homebuyers to learn more about a property before they buy.
- Reducing the need to contact each government department separately.
- Knowing which government department to contact for more information.
All you need to get started is:
- a property street address OR title number (volume and folio) OR lot on plan number
- a debit or credit card
- email address (for report to be sent to).
Frequently asked questions
A property interest gives rights to a land owner but also implies restrictions or imposes responsibilities which may impact on their use or enjoyment of the land. Most interests are created by government legislation, policies and guidelines. Refer to our free interest dictionary for more information about known interests.
A property owner in Western Australia is entitled to use their land in any manner they please; however, it is subject to, among other things, rights, restrictions and responsibilities that are often imposed by legislation. A property interest report helps buyers, sellers and their real estate sales representative, discover interest information that specifically relates to a property of interest.
No. Only interests that are registered with Landgate are recorded on a Certificate of Title. These types of interests include mortgages, leases, memorials, easements and covenants. Under their own legislation, some government agencies are not legally obliged to register their interests with Landgate. These types of interests relate to heritage, the environment, land use planning, energy safety, mining and there are many more.
Yes. It is important to obtain a copy of a Certificate of Title and survey to verify interest and other information, such as easements and covenants relating to land use.
A property interest report provides a definition of each property interest, the relevant legislation and the contact details of the government department responsible for the information. If you have a query regarding a property interest, contact the relevant government department.
The Interest Dictionary lists and describes known unregistered interests that may affect property in WA with the supporting legislation and the custodian agencies. It provides an opportunity to learn more about interests that may impact any property in WA. For more detailed interest information, you will need to contact the relevant custodian agency.
If you find information in your report that you believe to be inaccurate, please contact the responsible agency for more information. Landgate produces and sells the report, but the information pertaining to interests comes directly from multiple government departments.
No. Your products will be delivered as soon as they are generated. If your Property Interest Report takes longer to generate, you will receive a separate email with the report as an attachment.