Deeds Office deadlines for property transfers

When a conveyancing attorney advises that the transfer of a property has been lodged with the Deeds Office, it means that the necessary documents have been submitted to this office for examination and registration.

Process after lodgement:

1. Examination period (seven to 10 working days): the Deeds Office examines the lodged documents for accuracy and compliance with regulations;
   
2. On prep (up to five days): if the documents are in order, they are returned to the conveyancers to prepare for registration;
   
3. Put forward for registration: the conveyancers submit the prepared documents for registration;
   
4. Final checks (one day): the Deeds Office conducts final checks before registration;
   
5. Registration: the property transfer is registered, and the new owner is recorded.

Timeline:

• Lodgement to examination: seven to 10 working days;
  
• Examination to on prep: up to five days;
  
• On prep to put forward: variable (depending on conveyancer readiness);
  
• Put forward to registration: 1 to 2 days.

Keep in mind that these timelines are approximate and may vary depending on the Deeds Office workload and other factors.

Additional tips:

• Stay in touch with your conveyancing attorney for updates on progress;
  
• Ensure that all parties involved, for example banks and other attorneys, are informed and prepared for registration;
  
• Be patient, as the process can take several weeks to complete.