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Building Approval 51(1)

Do you want to find out if a permit or certificate of final inspection was issued to your chosen property in the last 10 years?

With Landchecker, you can quickly and easily order a Building Approval 51(1) report. Create a free account here to order the certificate with just a few clicks.

Select councils also offer a priority order option, which allows us to deliver the certificate electronically within 2 days.

What Information is Provided in a Building Approval 51(1) Certificate?

The certificate specifies if there are:

  • Building Permits issued within the last 10 years
  • Certificates of Final Inspection issued within the last 10 years
  • Occupancy Permits issued within the previous 10 years.
  • Outstanding Building Notices or Building Orders

Who needs a Building Approval 51(1)?

This certificate is required when buying or selling a property or preparing and researching for a building permit application.

Property owners can also request a Building Approval 51(1) to learn more about a property's building history or current regulatory status.

Why Choose Landchecker for Your Building Approval 51(1) Search?

Use our platform to save time and money when applying for and sourcing Building 51(1) property information. Simply go to our certificate searches page to browse and place your order.

You can search by:

  • Address
  • Council Number
  • Crown Description
  • Lot/Plan Number
  • SPI
  • Volume/Folio

You can also place a priority order, where available, to receive the certificate in just 2 days.

How Much is a Building Approval 51(1) Certificate?

Pricing for Building Approval 51(1) certificates varies across councils. You may head to the Landchecker app and go to certificate searches to check out the competitive rates we offer for Building Approval 51(1) certificates in Victoria.

If you want to discuss pricing in more detail with our team, please request a call back here.

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