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EPA Priority Sites Register Plus+ Search

Product Overview

The Lotsearch EPA Priority Sites Register Plus+ Search delivers a mapped-based summary of contaminated and environmentally regulated land from Victorian EPA public registers for a property and the surrounding area. Designed specifically for Victorian property transactions, this search consolidates all key EPA data into one document, including Priority Sites, Site Management Orders, Environmental Audits, and Preliminary Risk Screen Assessments, creating a superior alternative to basic government checks.

  • This Search supports buyers and sellers meet key due diligence and disclosure duties under the Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) and Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic). 

  • By streamlining hours of manual research, the Lotsearch EPA Priority Sites Register Plus+ Search reduces the risk of missing key records, prevents costly non-compliance, and safeguards all parties in a transaction.

  • Contamination is a major risk in Victorian property transactions, with serious implications for:

    • how land can be used or developed.

    • planning and legal compliance requirements.

    • potential remediation costs and liabilities.

    • transaction delays and client confidence.

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    Failure to identify and disclose contamination hazards can lead to legal non-compliance, unexpected costs, and reputational damage. Due diligence guidelines recommend assessing contamination records prior to property purchase to avoid surprises in development restrictions, clean-up costs, and legal disputes.

    • Meet strict Victorian legal disclosure obligations.

    • Streamline workflows.

    • Strengthen duty of care.

    • Confidently advise clients on hazards and potential liabilities.

    • Enhance reputation and build client trust.

  • Environment Protection Act 2017 (Vic)

    Vendors must disclose EPA notices, orders, and audit statements to enable new owners to manage contaminated land. The duty to manage legislation requires owners or operators of contaminated land to minimise risks to humans and the environment. 


    Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic)

    Vendors must disclose particulars of any approved proposal affecting the land and not knowingly conceal material facts like contamination.


    Planning

    Rezoning or development applications could trigger contaminated land assessments. 


    Right to Rescind

    Failure to disclose statutory contamination listings may give buyers a clear right to rescind a contract before settlement.

    • Swiftly determine if a property is affected by contaminated or regulated land known to the EPA, saving time and reducing errors.

    • Identify potential contamination in the surrounding area which could impact the property in question. 

    • Eliminate hours of manual searches across multiple EPA public registers with this accessible Search.

    • Easy-to-read summaries and mapped visualisations deliver clear, actionable information to support property decisions quickly.

    • Reduce exposure to legal action and safeguard clients' interests.

    • Demonstrate diligence and strengthen trust in your expertise.

  • Availability​

    • Victoria


    Delivered

    • Within 1 hour


    Price

    • $43 + GST per lot/plan


    Order Direct

    • lotsearch.com.au

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    Order from one of our Partners

    • InfoTrack

    • Dye & Durham

    • triSearch

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