Property searches
A property search enables prospective purchasers of property to verify whether or not the department has, or may have, a land requirement regarding the property.
Prior to 1 August 2011, there were two processes for conducting a Transport and Main Roads search:
- A roads search was completed on form M831 and was conducted against the state-controlled roads.
- A non-roads search was completed electronically against railways, busways, cycleways, future passenger transport corridors and airports.
From 1 August 2011, the Department of Transport and Main Roads has combined the property search service and a single property search will be completed electronically against all transport projects.
From this date, all transport and road property searches must be conducted through one of the approved service providers listed below.
Approved service providers
Electronic Search Services (ESS)
Contact: Joanne Henderling
Telephone: +61 7 3229 8111
Email: ess@topmarksolutions.com.au
GlobalX Information Services Pty Ltd
Contact: Charlie Gang
Telephone: +61 1300 362 585
Emails: pet@globalx.com.au
LEAP Searching Pty Ltd
Contact: Elizabeth Morris
Telephone: +61 1800 738 532
Email: qldsearching@leap.com.au
Legalink Pty Ltd/CITEC Confirm
Contact: Peter Fayers, Business Manager
Telephone: +61 2 9230 6900
Email: qcon@legalink.com.au
SAI Global
Contact: Help Desk
Telephone: +61 1300 730 000
Email: oscar@anstat.com.au
Local call – Higher rates may apply outside local area or from mobile phones.
Frequently asked questions
What do I do with any pre-purchased vouchers?
Any vouchers which have been pre-purchased in the three previous financial years will be refundable after 1 August 2011. Left over vouchers need to be mailed to:
Floor 22 Terrica Place,
140 Creek Street,
Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Am I able to still fill out the application for information concerning Main Roads land requirements for road purposes (form M831)?
No, from 1 August 2011, all searches need to be conducted electronically through one of the approved service providers.
What does a Transport and Main Roads property search cover?
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has combined the property search service and a single property search determining the land requirements will be completed electronically against all transport projects, including railways, busways, cycleways, future passenger transport corridors, airports and state-controlled roads.
How long does a property search take?
The Department of Transport and Main Roads will endeavour to complete property searches within 10 days. If the property is in an active planning area, the property search will need to be forwarded on to the relevant project team.
Which approved service provider should I use?
The approved service providers work directly with professional property services, such as a solicitor or conveyancing agent. It is recommended that you seek professional support for this type of transaction.
If you wish to perform your property search independently, ESS and SAI Global offer this service to members of the public.
Who do I contact if I have any further questions regarding property searches?
You can contact the Property Search Team on +61 7 3146 2009.
