There is no straight-forward answer to this, as there are just too many variables which can affect if you can subdivide, what you can do, timing and cost. Subdivisions which may have been completed previously may not be able to be done now, as council rules change. Alternatively with new rules, subdivision may now be possible where it wasn’t before. Talk to us, as we will ask you the right questions so we can do our research on the property, check the council rules, and provide you with the best advice available.

Every title in New Zealand is guaranteed by the Crown. Limited titles have limited guarantee, which means the area or dimensions shown on the title may not be accurate. This occurs when the property has not been sufficiently surveyed before, for various reasons, and are more common among historic titles.

To remove the limitation on the title, you must engage a surveyor to remove it for you. In our experience, this will enable you to construct fences or see if you can develop the property with confidence. It also adds value if you are looking to sell the property. Talk to our team today about removing the limitations from your title.

A building Location Certificate is required for council sign off on new builds or alterations and must be completed by a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor. The certificate can confirm the building is positioned correctly, constructed at the right height, and does not breach height in relation to boundary or daylighting rules. The earlier you engage a surveyor, the more comfortable you can be, by having confidence that the building will be in the correct position. Talk to use today and we’ll get it sorted for you.

Only a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor can update a cross lease title. We will survey the alterations made to the existing dwelling or additional buildings and make a new plan to be issued along with the title. A flats plan which is not current may be considered defective and can risk sale of property. Banks generally require an up to date plan before they approve a mortgage. The survey and certificates required does vary council to council, so contact us any time and we’d be more than happy to provide you with the information required.

In most instances, a conversion from cross-lease to freehold title is possible. Talk to us, we will ask you the right questions so we can do research on the property, check the council rules and provide you with the best advice available. A freehold title is generally regarded to be more desirable, and in our experience increases the value of the property.

The only way to be confident in the position of the boundary is to engage a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor. Fences may be placed incorrectly, even pegs can be moved for various reasons. The original pegs may also be missing or destroyed. If you need to find your boundary, no matter the reason, talk to us and we can provide you with options to suit your needs. 

A topographical survey is a survey of the ground, features, services, and structures of an area. We take the information from this survey and create a 3d model of the ground. This information can be used for a lot of reasons but is crucial for engineering and architectural design.

LINZ stands for Land Information New Zealand. They are a government department responsible for Title and land Records in New Zealand. Subdivisions and boundary location plans are lodged with LINZ, as it goes through a quality assurance system, before approving the plans and new titles, to become public record.

A unit title subdivision is commonly used for ownership in a multi-storey development, such as an apartment complex or commercial building. It covers each apartment or unit, and also the common areas or facilities.

Survey Technology is a fast-moving industry, and we have the latest instruments in GPS and Total Station available to perform the survey required accurately. We also have access to 3D scanners to be as efficient as possible saving you time and money.