Title, verified.Ownership, on the record.
Every acquisition, mortgage and joint venture rests on the assumption that title is clean — and that ownership is enforceable. PDB combines independent title investigation with end-to-end registration in a single mandate, so you move from diligence to a stamped certificate without handoffs.
One mandate. From investigation to certificate.
What you receive.
Root-of-title report
Root-of-title search back to a defensible root with encumbrance discovery and cadastral reconciliation.
ExploreEncumbrance schedule
Comprehensive schedule of mortgages, caveats, leases, easements and other encumbrances.
ExploreCadastral reconciliation
Reconciliation of registered plans, site survey and cadastral index.
ExploreLitigation & caveat search
Litigation and caveat search across relevant courts and registries.
ExploreCertified title opinion
Signed opinion on title with reliance for lender and buyer.
ExploreDeed & instrument drafting
Drafting of conveyance, assignment, sub-lease and other registrable instruments.
ExploreStamp duty & tax lodgement
Stamp-duty computation, payment and tax-authority lodgement.
ExploreApplication & defect resolution
Registry application, defect resolution and requisition response.
ExploreCertificate of title
Collection and hand-over of the certificate of title.
ExploreFrom instruction to delivery.
- T + 0InstructionWeek 1
KYC completed, subject property scoped, registry authorisations lodged, route selected.
- T + 1wRegistry & recordsWeek 2
Root-of-title extraction, encumbrance search and court/tribunal record retrieval.
- T + 2wField verificationWeek 3
Surveyor and inspector deployed; cadastral coordinates verified on-ground.
- T + 3wCertified opinionWeek 4
Discrepancies quantified; signed title opinion issued with reliance letter.
- T + 4wDrafting & dutyWeeks 5 – 6
Instruments drafted and executed, stamp duty and taxes settled, application pack finalised.
- T + 6wLodgement & examinationWeeks 7 – 11
Application lodged; case tracked daily; requisitions handled and objections rebutted.
- T + 12wCertificateWeek 12
Certificate of title issued, collected and delivered. Timelines vary by jurisdiction.
Before you instruct.
How is a PDB title report different from a lawyer's search?+
A conveyancer typically reports on the state of the register on the day of search. We reconcile the register with physical reality, historic chain and adjacent claims — the risks that surface after completion.
Can lenders and insurers rely on the report?+
Yes. Every certified opinion is issued with a reliance letter naming the addressees. Title insurers routinely accept our reports as the basis of underwriting.
Can I instruct verification only, or registration only?+
Yes. Title Assurance is a single mandate by default, but each stage can be instructed independently. Most clients begin with verification and roll straight into registration once the position is certified.
What if the title is not clean?+
We quantify the defect, rank the risk and set out remediation paths — from rectification and indemnity to renegotiation or withdrawal. You get a decision, not just a list of problems.
Which jurisdictions do you cover?+
We operate in every market where PDB has an office, plus a further nineteen through partner-of-record arrangements. Full list on instruction.
Can you register customary or informal holdings?+
Yes. We routinely convert customary, allocation-letter and possessory interests into registrable titles, including community consultation and documentary reconstruction where required.