| If you are considering investing in UK land, you will | | | | A land survey determines size, level, and |
| need to have a property survey performed. The | | | | character of the land, usually for purposes of |
| following questions and answers will help you | | | | obtaining project approvals. |
| understand the details about what a UK land | | | | Boundary Survey: |
| property survey is, how the survey is carried out, | | | | These surveys can be done in combination with a |
| and why a property survey is needed for UK | | | | land survey or independently to establish disputed |
| Land Investments. | | | | boundaries, when property ownership is being |
| What is a UK Land property survey? | | | | changed, or when a building project is planned. |
| A property survey is an examination of a piece | | | | How does one find a qualified surveyor? Some |
| of land that yields a report describing the land's | | | | land survey companies specialise in a specific |
| features. Land survey is a vital preliminary step | | | | industry or specific type of survey. Choose a UK |
| when one is investing in land. The various types of | | | | land surveyor who has expertise in the type of |
| surveys are described later in this article. | | | | survey that fits your specific need. Never select |
| Why do I need a property survey for a UK land | | | | according to price alone. Choose one who has a |
| investment ? | | | | good reputation and with whom you are able to |
| The property survey provides important | | | | easily communicate. The Royal Institute of |
| information that you will need in order to make | | | | Chartered Surveyors provides referrals to |
| good decisions about the investments in UK land. | | | | surveyors of all specialties. |
| The results of the survey may cause you to | | | | How do I prepare for the UK land survey? |
| reconsider the asking price of the property, and | | | | Discuss the specifics about your potential land |
| may give you leverage to ask for a decreased | | | | investment. The surveyor can then recommend |
| price. You may even reconsider the decision to | | | | the type and scope of survey needed. The |
| invest in that particular piece of land. | | | | surveyor should be given the current title report |
| How is a property survey accomplished? | | | | information about the property in which you are |
| Conventional transit and tape, electronic angle and | | | | interested. Let the surveyor know about any |
| distance measurement equipment, as well as | | | | specific questions or concerns you may have |
| computer-aided systems are used. Physical | | | | about the property, in order to be sure that |
| markers are typically placed on the property and | | | | those issues are addressed. |
| a survey map is created. | | | | How long will the surveying process take? |
| What are some of the different types of UK land | | | | The length of time it takes to complete a UK land |
| surveys? | | | | survey depends on several things, including survey |
| Subdivision Survey: | | | | type, shape, and size of the land, terrain level |
| Maps out boundary determinations for the | | | | variations, amount of existing brush, and how |
| purpose of subdividing a portion of land into | | | | easy it is to get to and measure the land. |
| smaller sections. | | | | What is the cost for a property survey? |
| Topographic Survey: | | | | The variables listed above for the time scale will |
| A survey of both natural (vegetation, creeks, | | | | also affect the fee. Look for a surveyor who |
| contours etc.) and man made (buildings, fences, | | | | offers free quotations. |
| monuments etc.) elements on the property which | | | | Remember, the fees you spend on a property |
| is used to help plan, design, and build on a site. | | | | survey before investing in land, can save you |
| Land Survey: | | | | both time and money later on. |