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What information will I get from a Sales Search?

his search returns a browse list with up to 500 properties that match your search criteria, arranged alphabetically in ascending order.

The browse list includes the following details where available:

  • Property Address
  • RPD & Zoning Info*
  • Title Status
  • Purchaser/s Name
  • Purchaser/s Address
  • Vendor/s Name
  • Area M2
  • Agreement Date
  • Type of Sale

*RPD & Zoning Info may or may not contain Parish information, depending on whether the land parcel is existing or a new parcel.

What information will I get from a Sales Report?

A Sales Details Report will contain information about a specific sale. A sale can consist of numerous properties (multisale).

The sale is identified from the criteria entered or selected from the sales list. The record contains detailed information including sales price/valuation, vendor/purchaser, property descriptions and planning details.

What information will I get from a Quick Search?

The Quick Search button is displayed beside the Select Suburb link. This search returns the last 500 sales for the specified suburb(s). In a Quick Search, the results are displayed by agreement date in descending order (the most recent first). If you have searched on multiple suburbs, you will see the actual 'last 500 sales' in the chosen areas in reverse chronological order.

A standard search on multiple suburbs would list the last 500 sales ordered alphabetically by suburb, which may result in very recent sales from some suburbs being missed.

Why is my result a Sales Report not a browse list?

When only one sale matches your search criteria (even when that criteria is very broad) then the details for that sale are displayed immediately. You may need to extend your search criteria further to get more results.

What information should I enter as search criteria?

Please take care to enter correct and clear information to ensure that you receive the best possible result for your search. Entering multiple search criteria will reduce search time and produce concise results. However, details such as the owner name should be included only when you are certain they are correct. Unfortunately, it is not possible to do a Property or Sales search using a title reference or corner address as the search criteria.

How do I search on a Street, Surname, or Company Name that has non alphabetical characters?

The only non alphabetical character that can be used in a Street, Surname or Company Name field is a hyphen. To search on names that include other characters such as apostrophes, enter the name with a wildcard in place of the character, e.g. O'brien becomes O%brien.

How do I find unusual addresses?

To search for a corner address, enter one Street Name and a wildcard leaving the Street Type field blank. If no results are found, the property may be listed under the other street name and the search should be performed again.

Street Names that include an extra description after the Street Type (eg Long Street East) can be found by entering the first part of the Street name and a wildcard (eg Long%) leaving the Street Type field blank.

Does QVAS use common abbreviations for place names?

Common abbreviations for place names should be considered when selecting from Select Suburbs. Use a wildcard to search on the part of the name that can not be abbreviated. eg. '%Morgan' rather than 'Mount%' or 'Mt%'.

As a general rule, place names will be recorded in full under the Property Address (eg 'Mount Morgan') but abbreviations may appear under the Owner/s Address (eg MT Morgan').

How can I use the Street Number field to maximize my results?

Entering a single number in both fields will search for properties with that exact street number. This option is most useful when searching for a particular address. Entering a number in the first field only will search on properties with a street number above the one entered. Entering numbers in the 'To' and 'From' fields will search for all properties with street numbers between and inclusive of the numbers entered. This option is particularly useful when searching very long streets. The results will include all odd and even numbered addresses within the specified range, that is, properties on both sides of the street.

Is the Zoning Information current and/or comprehensive?

Zoning information is an available search option and is included in the Sales and Property browse list. Please note that the zoning codes are used by the valuation business to assist in the production of valuations and may not be the current zoning of the property. Check with your Local Government for confirmation on planning or zoning information if required.

What is a Multisale?

A multisale is a single sale that includes more than one property. Commonly, a multisale would be for adjoining properties or for building units. The Sales Report will usually display all the properties included in a multisale but will sometimes only display the selected property. The Sale Price registered against a "Multisale" refers to the combined sale price for all the properties registered against this sale NOT the price of an individual piece of property.

What format should I use for the Sale Price?

No dollar signs, commas, decimal points or cents are required in this field. eg. 255000 for two hundred and fifty five thousand dollars.

Entering the same amount in both fields will search for properties sold at exactly that price. Entering an amount in the first field only will search on properties sold above that price. Entering amounts in the 'To' and 'From' fields will search for all properties sold between and inclusive of the amounts entered.

How do I use the Calendar?

Clicking on the calendar icon displays a simple date generator. Select the required month from the drop down list, change the year if required and click on the date.

The calendar function can be used to search for a specific date (complete a single field) but is most useful when used to search within a range of dates (complete both fields). The 'To' and 'From' fields are inclusive.

Can I enter dates without using the Calendar?

You can enter dates using the format DD/MM/YYYY or DDMMYYYY.

What information should I enter for the Agreement Date?

The correct format for the date is DD/MM/YYYY or DDMMYYYY.

Entering a single date in both fields will search for properties with that exact contract date.
Entering a date in the first field only will search on properties with agreement dates after the entered date.

Entering dates in the 'To' and 'From' fields will search for all properties with agreement dates between and inclusive of the dates entered.

How current is the information in the QVAS database?

Sales data is updated monthly at the start of the month for all valid sales in the previous month. A sale is "valid" when the property has an approved survey, valuation and has been added to the QVAS system. Any properties lodged without this information are withheld until the information is validated. The currency of the Sales data is dependent on the time the information is lodged then entered by the Information Provider Department. For instance, a sale/transfer may be contracted and then lodged within weeks while another may be dependent on finance which can delay the lodgement.