218 – Land Title Practice Manual updates published 9 December 2024

The Land Title Practice Manual (Qld) (LTPM) has been updated, effective 9 December 2024.

The updated Land Title Practice Manual is available via our website.

Amendments have been made to multiple parts of the LTPM in this update, however attention is drawn to the following changes:

Part 1 – Clarification of requirements for deposit of a Form 20 – Trust Details Form.

Part 9 – Clarifying the practice in relation to the execution of an easement by a minor.

Part 21 – Clarification of requirements for planning body approval for easements and easement plans.

Part 21 – The introduction of a new version of the Form 21Z – Plan Cover Sheet and updated text relating to the completion of Form 21Z and Form 21B – Plan of Survey (Administration Sheet).

Part 45 – Clarification of the requirements for the use of the Form 20 – BCCM Execution with a New CMS.

Part 51 – Introduction of new Form 20 – Responsible Entity Details Form for use when a registered owner is to be recorded on title in the capacity of a Responsible Entity.

Part 59 – Clarification that amendments to a survey plan can only be made by the surveyor.

Part 60 – Clarification of requirements for the deposit of Electronic Grants of Representation issued by the Supreme Court of Queensland.

In conjunction with the above changes to the LTPM, there has been a change to an existing form, as well as the introduction of a new Form. These changes include:

• Updated version of Form 21Z – Plan Cover Sheet (Version 3).
• Introduction of a new Form 20 – Responsible Entity Details Form.

Note: The previous version of the Form 21Z (Version 2) will continue to be accepted until further notice.

The Forms are accessible from the Forms page via our website.

A more comprehensive summary of the LTPM changes is available via the Land Title Practice Manual page.