Main Types of Subdivision Titles

There are several types of land subdivision and title in Australia, each with its own legal structure, servicing requirements, and rules around common property and management. Understanding these helps you choose the right approach for your project and avoid common pitfalls

Type	Description	Who owns what?	Servicing & Common Property Rules
Torrens/Freehold	The most common form. Each lot gets its own separate title, guaranteeing full ownership of the land and buildings.	Lot owner owns the land and any buildings outright.	Services (water, sewer, power) provided directly to each lot; no shared common property.
Strata/Building Format	Used for apartments, townhouses, or multi-unit complexes. You own your individual unit, but share ownership of common areas (hallways, gardens, pools).	Owner owns their unit (“lot”), all owners share common property as part of a body corporate.	Services for units may be shared, with body corporate responsible for maintaining common property and shared infrastructure; levies paid for upkeep.
Community Title	Designed for estates or complexes with both private lots and extensive shared spaces (roads, parks, recreational areas). Suits large subdivisions with mixed uses.	Owner owns their lot, plus an interest in community areas. Managed by a community association.	Shared facilities managed by the community association, which collects fees from owners for maintenance and repairs.
Boundary Adjustment	An adjustment to the boundary lines between existing properties, without creating new lots.	No change in lot ownership, just the shape or size.	Servicing unaffected in most cases; no new common property or titles created.

How My Build Hub Makes This Easier

• MBH guides you in choosing the right subdivision type based on your goals (simple split, duplex, multi-unit, or masterplanned development).

• Step-by-step checklists and educational resources help you understand what legal, surveying, and servicing requirements you’ll face for each type.

• Clear tracking of key documentation (plans, approvals, body corporate registrations) and reminders for every service connection or certificate required.

• For complex projects (strata, community title), MBH helps you manage relationships with surveyors, engineers, and legal advisors, and keeps all correspondence secure and easily accessible.

• If you’re adjusting a boundary, MBH’s reminders ensure you meet all lodgement and registration timelines with your land registry office.

By using My Build Hub, novice developers get clarity on what’s required at every step for each type of subdivision, reducing confusion and helping keep projects running smoothly, on budget, and compliant with all regulations.