06/03/2023
Everything you need to know about Land Surveying and Surveyors
Have you ever wondered what Land Surveying is and who Surveyors are? Land Surveying is the art, science, and technology of taking measurements on the earth's surface. It involves horizontal and vertical measurements. Surveyors are professionals trained in mathematical computation, Land Laws, and the use of instruments to take these measurements.
When do you need a Surveyor, and for what?
BUYING LAND
If you're buying land, in the process of land acquisition, or looking to carry out any large scale project, a Surveyor's expertise will come in handy. Here are some of the ways a Surveyor can help you:
A Surveyor verifies the size, dimensions, and corners of a given property, which can save costs.They can verify if there are any encroachments on the land you are buying, which can also save costs.
A Surveyor ensures there are legal and allowable access roads for the property, which is necessary for the approval of plans.
In coordination with land offices, a Surveyor can help you verify the detail, history, and any other encumbrances like mortgages, caveats, etc. on the land you want to buy, which can save you from fraud.
A Surveyor can carry out a subdivision in case you are buying part, not the whole piece of land, which is often cheaper.They can advise on the kind of interests you are buying in a particular piece of land, facilitating informed decision making.
A Surveyor ensures certainty of the location of land. It's easy to show you a title with proper dimensions and corners yet in actual sense the Land is 200m away. This is common with estate plots, with similar shape, dimensions, and size.
Surveyors can also perform Land Transfers, compute survey files for the production of deed plans, guaranteeing safety.
