Benefits of Torrens System

October 26th, 2006

Who started the Torrens system and Torrens certificates?

The Torrens system started from an Australian land reformer called Sir Robert Torrens. Below are some benefits of the Torrens System. There are articles on Torrens System that explains what the Torrens System is and the advantages of the Torrens System.

The Torrens System

The Torrens system is only permitted in some states. Even in the states that permit the Torrens system, there may be some parts of those states that do not allow the Torrens certificate system.

What are Torrens Certificates?

A Torrens certificate is a certificate of title of a Real Estate property. The Torrens certificate is issued by government agencies in some states which allow Real Estate property owners to file a lawsuit and obtain the title certificate of the property.

The benefits of Torrens System & Torrens certificates in Real Estate investing

In the states or parts of states that permit the Torrens system, you can look at the Torrens certificate of any Real Estate property and find the names of all the owners of the Real Estate property and all lienholders. This makes Torrens certificates very useful in title search of a property before investing in it. The Torrens certificate system allows the transfer of Real Estate properties without title searches since the title owners names are written on the Torrens certificates themselves.

Tips on Torrens Sytem & Certificates

Torrens certificates are not without errors. So, after searching and examining Torrens certificates, don’t just rely on the information you find on them. You should search other Real Estate records as well.