How Do I Find My Property Boundaries in QLD

Determining your property boundaries is essential for any construction or development project. An up-to-date plan outlining your property and its boundaries is crucial for planning and obtaining approvals.

If boundary pegs are unclear or your land’s extent is uncertain, relying on fences or neighbours’ advice isn’t sufficient. So, how do you accurately identify your property boundaries?

This article explores straightforward options and explains how a property boundary survey can ensure the success of your next project.

 

Key Takeaways

• Verify Boundaries Accurately: Always use a professional property boundary survey to confirm your land’s boundaries; relying on fences or neighbours can lead to inaccuracies.
• Up-to-Date Plans Are Essential: Ensure you have a current plan that details your property’s boundaries for effective project planning and approval processes.
• Surveying Simplifies Projects: A clear understanding of your boundaries through a survey can prevent disputes and streamline the success of your construction or development project.

 

What Is a Boundary Survey?

The simplest way to define the extent of your property is to engage a cadastral surveyor to conduct a Detailed Survey.

A Detailed Survey (also called a boundary survey) is a cadastral survey that uses historical survey data to determine where the corners of your property are located. This is typically done by locating any monuments (such as survey marks, buildings, fences or other structures) that appear on a previous survey and using them to accurately mark the property’s corners.

The team performing the survey will use a mix of historical survey documents, research and modern measuring tools to accurately locate these monuments. The quality of the marks will then be assessed and new measurements will be taken to determine the location of your boundaries. This service is especially useful when buying a home, subdividing a block or performing any sort of construction, renovation or development project.

 

 

Reviewing Title Deed and Plan of Survey

The first and most reliable method to find property boundaries in QLD is by referring to the title deed and plan of survey. These documents provide an accurate depiction of the property’s legal boundaries. The title deed contains information such as the lot number, land size, and boundary measurements. The plan of survey, also known as a cadastral survey plan, shows the property’s dimensions, boundaries, and adjoining properties.

To access these documents, you can visit the Queensland Government’s Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy website or contact your local land registry office. It is recommended to seek professional assistance from a licensed surveyor or conveyancer to interpret the information correctly.

 

When to Get a Cadastral Survey

Uncertainty can exist on the location of property boundaries if no monuments or marker pegs exist, or if the reliability of the marks you have found is in doubt. If that’s the case for you, it’s critical that you locate the corners of your property before undertaking any construction work or improvements near the boundary.

You will need to engage a cadastral surveyor to be certain of the exact location of your property boundaries. As part of the identification survey, your surveyor will also determine whether the land is subject to any encumbrances and re-mark the corners of the property. You can talk to a professional cadastral surveyor for help with:

• Buying a property or building a new home
• Modifying your property, such as building a fence or retaining wall
• Undertaking major renovations and extensions
• Planning residential and commercial developments
• Resolving boundary disputes by determining the extent of improvements on, near or over the boundary

New easements, construction, changes in the land and neighbourly disputes can make it difficult to know exactly where your property boundaries are located. By engaging a cadastral surveyor to accurately determine your property limits, you can potentially avoid building on land that’s owned by someone else, allowing you to avoid issues with your neighbours.

 

Plan Your Next Project with a Cadastral Survey from Sunrise Surveying!

Locating the exact boundaries of your property is the first step in any sort of planning, construction or renovation work. Whether you’re putting up a fence or building an entirely new home, a professional cadastral survey can provide up to date information on your property. Sunrise Surveying is a leading land surveying company working throughout Brisbane, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Yeppoon.

We use state of the art equipment to deliver accurate data and mark out the boundaries of all types of residential and commercial properties. If you’re planning a project then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team and ask about our cadastral surveying services!