You’re all familiar with hammers, drills and circular saws but did you know Property, Personal and Company searches are indispensable tools of the trade too? In this blog we will go through our top searches to assist with your trade business needs, for any jobsite you’re working on, and crucial searches you may need before taking a new job offer.
ASIC & AFSA Personal Name Extract
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An ASIC & AFSA Personal Search is a report designed to help you verify the legitimacy of an individual by providing details about their current and historical directorships or shareholdings in Australia. The report is important for companies looking to make low-risk decisions with businesses and directors. The ASIC & AFSA Personal Search contains the following information about an individual:
- Current Directorships
- Historical Directorships
- Shareholdings
- Disqualifications
- Bankruptcies
ASIC Company Reports
A company report enables you to validate the identity and credibility of a business that you are considering a job offer from. An ASIC Company Report (Company Extract) includes registered company details, directors, secretaries, shareholders, company history, twelve-month credit history, court judgements, defaults, insolvency notices and mercantile enquiries.
Police Checks
Whether you’re hiring new workers or your new employer has asked you to complete a police check, we’ve got you covered. A National Police Check Search involves identifying and releasing any relevant Australian Federal Police (AFP) information subject to relevant spent convictions, non-disclosure legislation and information release policies. A criminal history check provides a summary of a person’s police history information in Australia and usually includes:
- Court appearances
- Findings of guilt with no conviction
- Good behaviour bonds or other court orders
- Charges
- Matters awaiting a court hearing
Deposited Plan
A Deposited Plan refers to the image returned from the state authority, providing information about the size, shape, physical site features and unseen boundaries of a property on the date it was registered.
As a document supporting primary applications, it records subdivision, description of markers, easements and resumptions or restrictions on the land. This is a crucial document when planning to build anything on a property.
Title Search
A property Title Search (or Certificate of Title) is a legal record that provides information about who the current owners are of a property or block of land. A Title Search is also useful in revealing if there are any restrictions or interests on the land, helping you make well informed property decisions with confidence. Our property title searches include valuable information, such as:
- Names of the property’s current owners
- Information about any kind of easement, restriction or covenant that might affect a property
Sewer Diagram
A sewer diagram displays a property’s private wastewater pipes. It also shows all private plumbing work approved by NSW Fair Trading. So, if there is plumbing in the house that is not shown on the diagram, this means it may not have been inspected yet.
Service Location Print
Service Location Print shows pipes and structures on a property and the property’s point of connection to the Sydney Water or Hunter Water wastewater (sewer) system. The last thing you want to do is start excavating for a pool and then realise you’re building it right on top of pipes.
The information on this diagram helps you check:
- If the property has a connection point to the wastewater system
- The point of connection for a property to the wastewater system (it may be on another property)
- The location of the pipes
- The proximity of the existing building with the pipes
- Property and road information (when a new property is built)
Section 10.7 (2) Planning Certificate
Section 10.7 Certificates, often recognised as zoning certificates, contain information about how a property may be used and the restrictions on development that may apply.
This certificate reveals information including the zoning of land, lawful and unlawful land uses, details of exempt and complying development, and controls for development or hazards. Matters such as heritage, coastal protection, bush fire, contaminated land, and flooding fall under this insight.
QLD Dial Before you Dig
The QLD Dial Before You Dig Search is a national referral service that provides crucial information about the location of underground infrastructure across Queensland. It helps to identify potential hazards and plan construction and excavation projects safely.
The primary purpose of this service is to prevent damage to underground infrastructure, such as gas lines, water pipes, electricity cables, telecommunications networks, and more. By obtaining accurate information beforehand, you can minimise the risk of accidents, service disruptions, and costly repairs.
Embracing these tools not only accelerates job completion but also improves the quality of craftsmanship, allowing you to stand out in a competitive market. As our technology continues to advance, we can anticipate even more groundbreaking tools on the horizon, further elevating the capabilities of tradies and enabling them to take on increasingly ambitious projects.
The content provided in this blog is intended solely for general information and awareness around our product offerings. It does not constitute personalised advice for any specific individual or organisation and should not be solely relied upon. All information within this blog post is generalised and does not consider the unique situations, circumstances, or requirements of any individual or organisation. Always seek professional advice and consider the suitability of the information to your specific goals and needs before taking any action based on the information presented.
