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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 ...
ViewVOI during COVID-19 update
Due to COVID-19 and state-wide lockdowns, we are aware that many of you cannot or are choosing not to conduct a face-to-face verification of identity...
ViewDigital survey plans: discussion paper released
NSW is transitioning from paper to digital survey plans, and we're inviting you to have your say. A discussion paper has been released on the...
ViewDo you prepare leases for your clients? Get ready for 11 October 2021
The Registrar General recently declared that from 11 October 2021 all remaining dealings must be lodged electronically and no longer in paper. This includes leases.At...
ViewHave your say on community scheme regulations
The NSW Government is seeking public feedback on the new Community Land Development Regulation 2021 and new Community Land Management Regulation 2021.The proposed regulations aim...
ViewNew online portal for the property industry
On 5 July 2021, NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) launched the first stage of NSW LRS Connect, a new online portal for the property industry....
ViewCOVID-19 update: online lodgment preferred
Due to the further restrictions announced by the NSW Government today, as of Monday 12 July customers may only attend the NSW Land Registry Services...
ViewCancellation of certificates of title and 100% eConveyancing from 11 Oct 2021
Cessation dayThe Registrar General of NSW has declared that 11 October 2021 is the day on which all certificates of title (CTs) will be abolished,...
View2021/2022 NSW Land Registry services fees update
NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) have provided an update on customer fees from 1 July 2021. Please visit the LRS website for more information:LRS 2021/2022...
ViewReal Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Bill 2021 approved by Parliament
The Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Bill 2021 passed through NSW Parliament on Tuesday 11 May 2021, allowing for the cancellation of paper certificates...
ViewStrata and community title COVID-19 signing options further extended
The Government has passed Regulations to further extend temporary arrangements for strata and community schemes which allow alternative signing options during COVID-19. The changes, which...
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