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.