What is a Section 7 Search?
A full Section 7 Search consists of a Rates certificate (which shows levied rates this financial year and outstanding rates due), and a Property certificate which identifies and provides the following (if Applicable):
- any continuing conditions applicable to the land (relating to previous development approvals under the Development Act 1993 and other repealed Acts)
- if the Council holds any Development Approvals relating to commercial or industrial activity at the land; or a change in the use of the land,
- a copy of Indemnity insurance (if available)
- Land Management Agreements issued under the Development Act and;
- any current notices issued for the property as required under the Land Business Sale and Conveyancing Act.
A Data extract is also provided from Plan SA in relation to the Planning Development & Infrastructure Act 2016.
Full Section 7 Search: Standard (5-8 business days) $66.75 / Priority (3-4 business days) $80.50
Rates only: $39.00 (1-2 business days)
All $26.50, $39.50 $63.75 and $76.75 searches must include a copy of the Certificate of Title in order for Council to process the search request.
Please contact the South Australian Integrated Land Information System (SAILIS) to get a copy of the Certificate of Title.
Priority searches will be given priority but Council will not guarantee a 24 hour turnaround.
To ensure that Council remains PCI compliant, as of 1 October 2021 Charles Sturt Council will only accept Section 7/187 Certificate Requests via the Online eProperty Portal. Any requests sent via email or post the requestor will be redirected to the portal.
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New users
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