If you plan to build or buy a new house, there are several things you should consider as well as risks to mitigate. Perhaps you would like to buy a large piece of land and then subdivide it into several townhouses, or maybe you're looking for a ready-built home in a great neighbourhood. Regardless of your choice, you must know what you are entering into – knowing the lay of the property you want to buy is part of this. This is where land surveyors come in. Having an accurate and detailed map with the land's features, including its boundaries, is vital in assisting you to make the right decision on your investment.
One common mistake property buyers make is assuming that a property fence is a correct marker between where a piece of land ends and the neighbour's land begins. However, this is not always the case. While a property's fence should be located close to the boundary, there is a chance that a fence doesn't necessarily define boundaries. Fortunately, you can get a land surveyor to conduct a boundary identification survey to identify the land's boundary, and also to offer advice if you want to subdivide the property.
Understanding boundary identification survey
A boundary identification survey is designed to accurately identify the actual boundaries of any piece of land. This process may involve making boundary positions and presenting a certificate that shows the boundary of a property and its link with nearby structures. Other than identifying the boundary positions, this certificate confirms the title deed under which the land is held.
Here is what a boundary survey does:
A trained and licensed surveyor can only handle the boundary identification survey. The surveyor uses the certificate of title information and previous surveys to measure and provide proof whether the previous survey marks are still being used or changes have been made. This is very essential when dealing with an old land title, since the supplied information could be ambiguous. The surveyor will gather all the evidence and use the data to make a professional decision on the right boundary position.