How much does a boundary survey cost NZ?
The average homeowner pays between $500 and $900, but prices can run $1500+. If you require a topography, the cost is between $2,000 and $3,000.
How do I find the best land surveyor?
The internet is always the right place to start if you want to hire a land surveyor. Your local city hall is another excellent resource that can provide you with a list of qualified professionals. Land surveyors usually interact with banks, lawyers and abstract and title companies.
Is it illegal to remove boundary markers NZ?
No, you are not allowed to remove a survey mark. Removing a mark is also an offence under Section 55 of the Cadastral Surveys Act 2002. If you accidently remove one, or expect to need to remove one, we can arrange to replace it for you.
How do I find my property boundary lines NZ?
Access property ownership and boundaries data through the LINZ Data Service. LINZ is the authoritative source of land title and cadastral survey records for New Zealand. These records contain information about property ownership and boundaries, and are essential to maintain property rights across the country.
How do I choose a surveyor?
How to choose a surveyor
- Type of property you’re buying. The type of property you’re buying will affect which surveying company you employ.
- Questions to ask.
- Your budget.
- Credentials and references.
- Ask for recommendations.
- Seek advice and guidance.
- Find potential issues early.
- A condition report.
What is the future of land surveying?
Like every industry, the future of land surveying is set to change in the coming years. Between an increase in drone usage, improvements in mobile 3D mapping and changes in data management, surveying has many developments ahead of it.
What if a surveyor gets it wrong?
If your surveyor has made a mistake then we would recommend that you seek immediate legal advice from a specialist solicitor. The solicitor will need to consider whether the mistake is likely to amount to ‘negligence’ in the strict legal sense of the word and what financial loss can be recovered.
What type of property survey do I need?
As a rule, if you’re buying an older property, one that’s had significant building work, or one you plan to do building work on, then a Building Survey (Level 3 Survey) is what you’ll need. It’s more in depth and will highlight issues as well as the cost of potential works done to fix things.