Land Survey Blog | Alexander Symonds

29/01/2020

Retaining walls: things to know before you build

BOUNDARY & LAND TENURE CONSULTING, BOUNDARY, SITE & CONTOUR SURVEYS, LAND DIVISION

Retaining walls are a common source of disputes between neighbours.The law in South Australia for retaining walls is quite complex. Unlike fences – that are… Read more
07/11/2019

2019 Industry Awards

COMMERCIAL, CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SURVEYS

The Alexander Symonds team is proud to have been named as the winner of a number of industry awards in recent months. Congratulations to all… Read more
29/08/2019

What is a Lease Area Survey?

COMMERCIAL, LASER SCANNING

When it comes to rental or lease agreements, accuracy is critical.Even seemingly small inaccuracies in measurement of a leased area can have a huge effect… Read more
27/06/2019

Can my land be subdivided?

LAND DIVISION

When looking into subdividing any piece of land, the first and most important step is to determine whether your land can be subdivided. “Can my… Read more
20/02/2019

Conveyancing and Land Division: What You Need to Know

LAND DIVISION

If you are about to start the land division process, your licensed surveyor may have recommended that you engage a conveyancer. Conveyancers are critical to… Read more
13/12/2018

Understanding Your Identification Certificate Disclaimer

BOUNDARY, SITE & CONTOUR SURVEYS, LAND DIVISION, MAPPING & GIS

At Alexander Symonds, our expert team of licensed surveyors strive to provide confidence, peace of mind and, above all, accurate information about your land. When… Read more
16/07/2018

Why You Should Get a Boundary Identification Survey Before Building or Buying a New Home

BOUNDARY, SITE & CONTOUR SURVEYS, LAND DIVISION

Buying or building a new home is a huge life investment. Whether you’re buying or building your new home, there are a huge array of… Read more
02/07/2018

Your Guide to the Land Division Process in South Australia

LAND DIVISION

Land division can be a long and involved process. There are lengthy application forms to fill out, strict standards to meet, plenty of documentation to… Read more
23/06/2018

Resolving Boundary Disputes With Your Neighbour

BOUNDARY & LAND TENURE CONSULTING, BOUNDARY, SITE & CONTOUR SURVEYS, LAND DIVISION

Updated: 29 January 2020 Boundary disputes, fence placement and encroachment are hot topics among neighbours of all types, whether in commercial or industrial buildings or… Read more
01/06/2018

Torrens Title v Community Title: What’s Best For Me?

BOUNDARY, SITE & CONTOUR SURVEYS, LAND DIVISION

Understanding the difference between the types of land titles can be a minefield. From Company and Moiety Titles to Strata, Community and Torrens Titles, there’s… Read more
30/05/2018

The Demolition Process Explained

LAND DIVISION

Blog updated: 17 October 2019 As part of your land division, you may need to demolish existing buildings or structures on your property to receive… Read more