Surveyors

IDENTIFICATION SURVEY: YOU SHOULD CONFIRM TITLE MATTERS BEFORE PURCHASE

An Identification Survey confirms or otherwise that what you have seen on site is reflected in the title you purchase. It clarifies the relationship between the improvements (fences, buildings, sheds, driveways etc) at the location with the title boundaries. It does NOT redefine the boundaries of the site (ie the boundaries are not certified as correct for legal purposes) nor provide level or contour information, it gives a general relationship between the boundaries and the improvements. It does NOT result in survey marks, boundary or corner pegs being placed and should NOT be used as the basis of a building or structure setout. The example to the right is extreme but is a real life case. An Identification Certificate will carry the following or similar report:

It is noted that instructions dated X-X-04 were verbal and not written.

The instructor should satisfy XXXself that this report is in accordance with XXX instructions and requirements.

Any building regulations that may apply are not involved in this report.

The lands have been surveyed for identification purposes only and the attached plan and report relate only to apparent above or clear of ground features.
They do not relate to underground services, foundations, rights or easements that are not apparent.

This plan is of an identification survey only, and as such is not examined for registration by the office of the Registrar of Titles. No responsibility can therefore be accepted for any future difference in boundary definition which may result from re-survey of adjoining lands or subsequent registration of new survey plans.

No attempt has been made to search any caveats that may be applicable.

Further, you are advised that no entry on the Tasmanian Heritage Register is notified upon the Lands Titles Register, so an independent search of the Tasmanian Heritage Register should be made.

Only land contained within titles supplied at the date of instruction have been identified. The date of the search of this title is XXXXXX

Considering the XXXXXXX indicated on the attached sketch plan, it is recommended that a boundary amendment survey be investigated in conjunction with your neighbour to the west.

The subject land is irregularly fenced as shown on the sketch plan attached hereto.

Apart from those that may be shown on the plan, there are no other apparent easements over or affecting the subject land.

Apart from those shown on the sketch plan, there are no other encroachments by or upon the subject land.

I refer you to the attached copy of the Certificate of Title for covenants that may apply.

Erected on the subject land is a building the position of which is indicated on the sketch plan attached hereto.

I refer you to the Certificate of Title and schedule of easements from (INSERT) for any covenants, right of ways and easements that may apply.

The XXXXXX and XXXXXX from the building partly encroach into adjoining property as indicated on the sketch plan attached hereto.

An Identification Survey gives you security in relation to your new purchase and highlights any survey deficiencies that may be applicable to the site. Survey Fees are applicable.

SIMPLY:

An Identification Survey should be undertaken before settlement on a new purchase and indeed should form part of the Contract Conditions (ie. This Contract is subject to Confirmation of Title Matters and Occupation by means of an Identification Survey by a Authorised Surveyor)

HOW WE ASSIST:

We undertake Identification Surveys providing a Certificate covering those matters referred to above.

Contact us for advice in relation to these matters.