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What is the role of Land Services SA in property transactions?

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A) It operates the land titles register and processes registration of land dealings

Land Services SA is the official land registry authority that maintains the Register Book of land titles, processes transfers, mortgages, and other dealings under the Real Property Act 1886.

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A
It operates the land titles register and processes registration of land dealings
B
It provides legal advice to buyers and sellers about their contracts of sale
C
It sets the market value of every property in South Australia for sale purposes
D
It acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers during negotiations

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Land Services SA operates the land titles register for the Registrar-General under the Real Property Act 1886 (SA). It processes transfers, mortgages, caveats and other dealings, and provides title searches.

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