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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 ...
ViewOperating Requirements and Participation Rules Version 7
The Australian Registrars’ National Electronic Conveyancing Council (ARNECC) has published Version 7 of the Model Operating Requirements (MORs) and the Model Participation Rules - ARNECC...
ViewEnd-of-year operating hours
NSW Land Registry ServicesThe NSW Land Registry Services Lodgment Office will be closed to walk-in customers on the public holidays 25 December, 26 December 2023...
ViewLodgment of certain caveats
On 23 December 2022, the Supreme Court of NSW in Brose v Slade 2022 NSWSC 1785 determined that the electronic caveat form should offer “beneficial...
ViewStrata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 passes in NSW Parliament
The Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 passed Parliament on 22 November 2023. The Bill, which commences on assent, will implement 31 recommendations from the 2021...
ViewInteroperability - Ministerial support for finalisation of timelines and for building the solution as quickly as possible
On 9 November 2023, relevant Federal and State and Territory Ministers and their representatives met with industry to discuss the progress of the interoperability reform...
ViewChanges to dutiable dealings
Due to changes made to the Duties Act 1997 (State Revenue and Fines Legislation Amendment Act 2022), several dealings lodged with NSW Land Registry Services...
ViewNSW LRS Customer Satisfaction Survey
Have your say on NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) products and services by completing the annual customer survey until 30 October 2023. Your valuable...
ViewNational consultation on enduring powers of attorney laws
The Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department has released a consultation paper seeking feedback on potential reform options to achieve greater national consistency in laws affecting enduring financial...
ViewStrata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 introduced into Parliament
The Strata Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced into Parliament on 10 October 2023. This Bill implements 31 recommendations from the 2021 Report on the...
ViewNSW LRS Connect will be launched on 31 July 2023
On 31 July 2023, NSW LRS Connect will be launched and made available to all industry stakeholders. NSW LRS Connect will replace ePlan and you...
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