Land Surveying

Subdivisions vary in size, complexity and cost. The process generally involves designing a subdivision layout, obtaining resource consent, undertaking a land transfer survey, engineering design and construction of access roads and new services, and completion of specific documentation.

We can manage the entire process for a 2 lot subdivision to a 50+ lot subdivision, from obtaining council consent, pegging new boundaries, coordinating contractors to install new services, obtaining final certifications and Land Information NZ approval through to liaising with your solicitor to obtain new certificates of title.

Boundary adjustments are a simple form of subdivision and the process is similar to that detailed above.

Resource consent is required, followed by a land transfer survey. Generally minor boundary adjustments do not require any engineering input unless services or access are required to be relocated.

Topographical surveys involve determining the accurate location and height of features on a particular site such as boundaries, buildings, roads, services and trees.

A topographical plan can be prepared showing the relationship of these features to each other. This information can then be used by surveyors, architects, engineers, and planners as a basis for designing new developments.

Property owners often require the existing boundaries of their properties to be pegged or redefined. A boundary survey may be required if you are building a fence, a new building, or carrying out construction work close to a boundary.

New buildings or developments need to be accurately set-out to assist with construction. We can provide accurate set-out of positions and levels for new developments. Alternatively we can provide offset positions or datum points for builders or contractors to work from.

Unit title subdivisions are undertaken in accordance with the Unit Titles Act 2010, and are typically the best means of subdividing and providing separate titles to apartments or offices in multi-storey buildings. Common property such as carparks, foyers, and lifts are managed by a Body Corporate which is made up of the owners of the units in the subdivision.

We can advise you as to the best form of subdivision for your development proposal, and discuss the pros and cons of a unit title subdivision upon enquiry.

Amendments to cross lease plans and consequently the certificate of title are required when there has been an alteration to the shape of the building, for example, the addition of a conservatory.

We can advise you on the cost of carrying out the required amendment, or alternatively, converting your cross lease to a fee simple or unit title subdivision.

Easement or covenant plans are required for the purpose of defining an area which will be subject to a particular use or restriction. Examples include a drainage easement, a right of way, or a covenant establishing a height restriction in favour of an adjoining owner. We can prepare an easement or covenant plan and lodge it with Land Information New Zealand. Your solicitor would then register the easement or covenant on the affected certificates of title.

Rentable Area Surveys or Tenancy Lease Measures (BOMA measures) are often required by landlords to establish the rentable area of shops, offices, or industrial premises as part of a lease arrangement.

We can carry out the necessary survey, and provide a plan and schedule of rentable areas in accordance with recognised guidelines for any type of building lease.