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ARNECC Notice to subscribers - Cyber security
Australian Registrars National Electronic Conveyancing Council (ARNECC) engaged Kinetic IT to provide an independent assessment of the cyber security requirements currently placed on Electronic Lodgment ...
ViewSympli lodges first Registry Instrument for New South Wales
Australia's newest Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO), Sympli Australia Pty Ltd (Sympli), has expanded its service offering with the successful lodgment of its first registry ...
ViewNSW Government’s response to IPART review of the pricing regulation of electronic conveyancing services in NSW
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New requirements for off-the-plan contracts from 1 December 2019
Changes to off-the-plan contract laws will commence on 1 December 2019.
ViewWinner of the Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards - Narelle Underwood
Narelle Underwood, our Surveyor General and Director Survey Operations for Spatial Services was announced as a joint winner of the Emerging Leader in the Government ...
ViewNSW Surveying Professional of the Year - David Job
David Job, Director of Cadastral Integrity in The Office of the Registrar General, has been announced as the NSW Surveying Professional of the Year at ...
ViewNSW Government’s response to the eConveyancing Intergovernmental Agreement draft final report
Please find the NSW Government’s response to the eConveyancing Intergovernmental Agreement draft final report here.
ViewCourt approves first collective sale using new strata renewal process
On 8 August 2019, the Land and Environment Court approved a strata renewal plan for the collective sale of a 159 lot strata scheme where ...
ViewDigital Survey Plans Review underway
The Office of the Registrar General together with NSW Spatial Services are pleased to announce that the review into Digital Survey Plans in NSW has ...
ViewSeminar: Open house to open data - Regulating for online competition (Lessons from eConveyancing)
Danusia Cameron, Director, Regulation & Compliance from the Office of the Registrar General will be speaking at the Open house to open data - Regulating ...
ViewUpdate to Mainstream Dealings Exceptions Waiver
Since issuing the Mainstream Dealings Exceptions Waiver, the Registrar General has become aware of further transactions that are not able to be lodged electronically. For ...
ViewHow to find the Conveyancing Rules Exemptions Form 2019
1. Visit the NSW LRS Forms Library2. Scroll down and click on Conveyancing Rules Exemption Form 20193. Click on Download Manual PDF
ViewNew positions at the Office of the Registrar General
We have new roles to help us with our work ensuring the integrity of the NSW land title system.Managing Lawyer, CommercialAdvisor, Regulation And ComplianceWe would ...
View2019/2020 NSW Land Registry Services Fees Update
NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) have provided an update on customer fees from 1 July 2019. Please visit the LRS website for more information:2019/20 Fees ...
ViewNew discussion paper seeking feedback on proposed off-the-plan regulations
New discussion paper seeking feedback on proposed off-the-plan regulations The Office of the Registrar General has published a discussion paper seeking feedback on new regulations to ...
ViewRegulatory Impact Statement - Draft Real Property Regulation 2019
The Office of the Registrar General (ORG) has released a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) and draft Real Property Regulation 2019 which is now available on ...
ViewConveyancing Rules Version 5 is now published
Version 5 of the Conveyancing Rules (Rules) will replace Version 4 on 1 July 2019. The Rules are now published on our website.Fulfilling the Government’s ...
ViewIt’s the final countdown
From 1 July 2019, all mainstream property dealings must be lodged electronically. This includes:TransfersMortgagesDischarges of mortgageCaveatsWithdrawals of caveatsTransmission applicationsNext stepsIf you haven’t already, please register ...
VieweConveyancing Industry forum - Morning tea provided
To assist with the final steps for preparation towards the 1 July mandate, ORG will host an industry forum on 11 June 2019, from 10 ...
ViewNSW Government submission for the IGA Issues Paper
NSW Government has submitted a response to the independent reviewer of the IGA’s Issues Paper. The submission sets out the NSW Government’s views on how the ...
ViewConveyancing Rules Version 5
Version 5 of the Conveyancing Rules will replace Version 4 on 1 July 2019 The Rules are being released for public consultation. We value your comments ...
ViewOnline access to early NSW land ownership information
On the 8th of March, the operator of NSW’s land titles registry, NSW Land Registry Services (LRS), received the last consignment of Old System Deeds ...
ViewCommon errors
Common errors (Subscriber compliance) as at 20 March 2019 The subscriber compliance examination process has identified the failure to properly complete a Client Authorisation form as ...
ViewNew licence conditions applying to Electronic Lodgment Network Operators
On 1 February 2019, the Office of Registrar General (ORG) published new licence conditions applying to Electronic Lodgment Network Operators (ELNO). The conditions will take ...
ViewMonthly eConveyancing news and updates - December 2018
The Office of the Registrar General is publishing a monthly eConveyancing update to support the transition to digital. See the latest update here.
ViewDiscussion Paper - Certificates of title: the next evolution
The Office of the Registrar General has published a discussion paper seeking feedback on a range of issues relevant to certificates of title.
ViewSympli passes ‘Category 2’ to operate in Australia as an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO)
The national regulator, ARNECC, has assessed Sympli as meeting the Schedule 3, Category 2 requirements of the national Model Operating Requirements.
ViewChanges to Conveyancing Laws – Off-the-plan and electronic contracts
Parliament has approved new laws that will bring stronger protections for purchasers who buy property off-the-plan and, separately, provide greater flexibility to parties using electronic ...
ViewMonthly eConveyancing news and updates - November 2018
The Office of the Registrar General is publishing a monthly eConveyancing update to support the transition to digital. See the latest update here.
ViewHow to complete a Client Authorisation Form
NSW has audited around 750 eConveyancing subscribers. We’ve found most mistakes are due to subscribers not correctly completing the Client Authorisation Form (‘CAF’). To help ...
ViewUpdates to Conveyancing Rules during the COVID-19 pandemic
The option to sign dealings and plans electronically has now been extended to March 2021, to assist customers during the pandemic.Version 2 of the Conveyancing...
ViewWitness of legal documents over video extended
The witnessing of important legal documents over video conference will now continue until the end of 2021, under new legislation to be introduced into NSW...
ViewCyber criminals targeting law practices
Law practices should be on high alert for email fraud, with an increase in recent weeks of cyber criminals targeting solicitors.These attacks are mostly related...
ViewTwo-year limit now applies for plan Certificate of Currency
From 1 September 2020, lodging parties must now submit a Certificate of Currency for plans lodged more that two years after the survey completion date.This...
ViewNew guides for strata scheme changes
NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) has released new guides to assist Owners and Owner Corporations with changes to strata schemes.These new guides will help...
ViewDigital lapsing notices
Lapsing notices have now gone digital. NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) have announced all lapsing notices will now be sent to the lodging party...
ViewDigital survey plans access made easy
Over half a million digital survey plans are now ready for users to easily download and benefit from this more efficient, faster and more accurate...
ViewSimplified plan amendment requests
NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) have created a new smart form for plan amendment requests to simplify the process, and to make it easier...
ViewImportant changes to liens and equitable mortgages
Key points:The NSW Government has recently approved the cancellation of all Certificates of Title (CTs) as part of the evolution of electronic conveyancing. It is...
ViewOffice of the Registrar General website improvements
We have been working on our website to improve our user experience. The changes include improvements on:our website navigation by adding a drop-down capability for...
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