WHY YOU NEED A SURVEY PLAN WHEN BUYING LAND OR HOUSE/BUILDING

WHY YOU NEED A SURVEY PLAN WHEN BUYING LAND OR HOUSE/BUILDING

A survey plan is a detailed document that outlines the boundaries, size, dimensions and features of a piece of land. Its importance cannot be overstated.

It serves as the foundation for land/real estate transactions, development projects and solidifying legal ownership.

Registered survey plans hold legal weight as they are lodged with the appropriate government authority, providing an official record of land boundaries. This ensures clarity and prevents encroachments or disputes.

On the other hand, an unregistered survey plan lacks legal backing but can still offer valuable insights for informal agreements or initial project assessments.

In essence, whether registered or unregistered, survey plans are indispensable tools for navigating the complexities of land ownership and development, safeguarding both investments and legal rights.

The practice of buying a piece of land or building, making payment and deciding to do a survey at a future date is very bad practice and a dangerous one at that.

Don’t rely on the Survey Plan of the seller. Engage a very experienced Property/Real Estate Lawyer to secure for you a registered Survey who will prepare for you a proper survey plan that will bear your own name, even before you make payment for the land.

That way you are sure you of the size, measurements, boundaries, shape and outlook of the land.

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