Robert Richard Torrens

Robert Richard Torrens was an Australian lawyer and politician best known for developing the Torrens Title System, a method of registering land ownership. Introduced in South Australia in 1858, this system simplified property transactions by providing a government-backed guarantee of ownership, reducing disputes over land titles. It replaced the complex traditional land transfer process with a straightforward registration system, making it easier for people to buy and sell land. The Torrens system has since been adopted in many countries and remains influential in real estate law, promoting security and efficiency in property transactions.