Be protected by title insurance
Safeguard your property against unknown risks that threaten your right to occupy and use your land.
ONE POLICY
Covers existing illegal building works and 20 other common property ownership risks.
ONE PREMIUM
A one-off premium activates the policy for as long as you own the property.
NO EXCESS
In the event of a claim, there’s no excess to pay. Caps and exclusions apply.
Why First Title?
Since 1996, we’ve helped over 50,000 buyers and owners protect their properties in Australia and in the same time we’ve protected over 700,000 mortgages for Australian and New Zealand Mortgage Lenders.
Efficient, local service
We'll provide you with exceptional customer service and an efficient claims process.
Globally backed
We’re supported by the financial strength and stability of our parent company, The First American Financial Corporation.
Industry recognised
We’re partnered with the Australian Institute of Conveyancers (AIC) and other industry leaders.
When our policyholder lodged a development application with council, they discovered that the existing garage and carport were built without a permit.
Total cost of claim $100,000.
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After purchase, our policyholder became responsible for a 36 year old sewerage and building works defect. We accepted the claim and covered the rectification costs: $75,000
Get cover2 years after purchasing their property, our policyholder received a notice from council advising that the granny flat and double carport were constructed without approval
Get coverAfter settling their property, our policyholder in QLD was made aware that their backyard shed never received final building approval. Council issued a notice to rectify. Total cost of claim $30,000.
Get cover4 years after purchasing, our policyholder received a notice from council stating two large verandas and a shed were illegal. Total cost of claim $48,000.
Get coverOur policyholder obtained a survey and discovered a wall had been built on to their property without their knowledge. Total cost of claim $18,000.
Get coverOur policyholder undertook a survey in preparation to subdivide their property. The survey revealed several encroachments on 3 sides of the property.
Total cost of claim $51,000.
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Our policyholder undertook a survey in preparation to renovate the property. The survey revealed that both fence lines were not on the true boundaries.
Total cost of claim $12,000.
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Don’t just take our word for it
“My First Title coverage paid for itself, and then some, within the first several weeks of settlement. Some bills associated with the property were not paid by the previous owner, which slipped through the cracks when solicitors did their due diligence. It would have cost me over $2,000 but everything was covered by First Title in a timely manner. I highly recommend them.”
Helen, Narooma, NSW
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“First Title assisted us every step of the way and made sure the financial stress of fixing our boundary issues was kept to an absolute minimum!”
Tim and Linda, WA
Don’t just take our word for it
“More than 5 years after purchasing our first home we were informed by our local council of 4 illegal builds/structures on our property. If it wasn’t for our Title Insurance Policy we would have never been able to afford the repairs to our home and most likely have to demolish a large portion of it. First Title supported and guided us through every step of our claim, making a quite overwhelming situation a lot easier. Thank you First Title.”
Ashleigh and Dean, VIC