AU Australia property term

Native Title

Australia-wide

Plain-English definition

Rights and interests in land or waters arising from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander traditional laws and customs and recognised by Australian law.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

Native title is especially relevant to Crown land, leases, infrastructure and development approvals. Do not assume a normal Perth freehold purchase presents the same issues as undeveloped Crown land.

Learn the WA buying process

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