Survey plans — proving exactly which land you're buying
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How a registered survey plan pins down boundaries and reveals government acquisition.
Key points
- ✓ A registered survey plan shows the plot's exact coordinates, size and boundaries.
- ✓ It also reveals whether the land sits under government acquisition (a major red flag).
- ✓ Always engage a licensed (SURCON-registered) surveyor to confirm the plan is genuine.
What a survey plan shows
A survey plan maps the precise boundaries, dimensions and GPS coordinates of the plot, tied to a licensed surveyor's stamp and a registration number.
It answers a deceptively important question: is the land you're being shown on the ground the same land described on the paper?
The acquisition check
A proper survey check also reveals whether the land falls under government acquisition or committed land. Land under acquisition can be reclaimed by the government — no matter what the seller promises.
Forged survey plans are a common scam. A licensed surveyor can confirm the plan is authentic and that the coordinates are free of acquisition before you pay.
Put this into practice
Verify documents, confirm ownership and catch double-sales on PlotSur — or hire a vetted lawyer or surveyor.