[jorian]

Torrens system is the best registry by far. Without it title insurance is an absolute must. The so-called abstract system is inherently flawed because there is so much room for error: to many instances where titled can be affected. Lawyers, title companies, lenders and insurers all operate independently of each other whereas the Torrens system demands a common registry protocol that all parties must adhere to.

Title disputes are rare under the Torrens system and almost always involve fraud. The Torrens system also offers recourse and a redress process if a title can be proved to have been recorded improperly or registered fraudulently. Not sure why every jurusdiction doesn't adopt it.