BOUNDARY IDENTIFICATION SURVEYS

A boundary identification survey may be required if:

1. Neighbours are in dispute over fence location.                        

2. You plan to build on or very close to the boundary.

3. You want to erect a new high-value boundary fence.

4. There is a retaining wall on or near your boundary, and it begins to collapse

5. You intend to add an extension close to the Council approved boundary setback.

6. If your dispute goes to a tribunal, such as QCAT, a full boundary identification survey is essential.

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Benefits:

• Provides an accurate guide for your builder.

• Helps maintain a good relationship with neighbours during construction. (note that fences are often not on the true boundary).

• Assists in determining responsibility for retaining walls or any encroachments that may endanger your property.

 

The primary reason for having a boundary identification survey carried out is to alleviate doubts about a boundary location.

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Boundary Identification Surveys offer a high degree of accuracy and establish the true position of your boundaries in relation to neighbouring properties. Pegs are placed on the ground to indicate exact boundary locations.

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While under normal circumstances, your exact boundary location may not be an issue, major landscaping, renovations, or other home improvements by you or your neighbour could raise concerns about boundaries.

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NOTE: The location of existing fencing is not necessarily a true indication of a property's boundary. This is is especially true if it's old.

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​The Boundary survey also records the location of any structures  close to the boundary.

If any structure extends over the boundary it may be considered an encroachment.

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Special Note:

A plan of the surveyed boundaries and any structures or encroachments  is prepared and given to the client as well as being lodged with the Titles Office, becoming a public record, so it can be searched for a fee.

Any notice of an encroachment is sent to all property owners of affected boundary. Click the following link to know more

7 Important Considerations when getting an ID Survey

 

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