Buying a home

Buying a property is one of the largest investments you can make.

There are a number of council searches available to prospective homeowners in the Mackay Regional Council area.

Searches are arranged by completing a Property Search Application and paying the relevant fee.

If you are unsure about the type of search to request when purchasing a property, consult a solicitor and/or conveyancing professional.

Solicitors and conveyancers can log in via online services.

Council provides services and searches including:

How to obtain your search

Search results can be posted to the address you specify on your search form, or collected from council's Customer Service Centre.

Please allow 10 working days processing time.

Urgent search

We understand that sometimes you may require your searches urgently. An urgent search can be faxed to you. Simply note this request on your search form and include the additional fax fee as indicated on the form.

One search per property

One search per single property will be provided. If more than one property is required, please provide the appropriate fees for each additional property.  However, planning certificates and plumbing and building searches are one per parcel.