During the sale of buildings and land, a property surveyor, also known as a land surveyor, may be used. One of the most important tasks is to determine the property’s boundaries, which is usually done looking up the property’s records first. After that, the surveyor will use electronic equipment to precisely measure the property lines and, if necessary, correct them. A property surveyor can also be hired to assess the quality of a building or house before it is sold, allowing a potential buyer to be made aware of any major flaws.
The boundaries must be determined whether a buyer is purchasing bare land or one that already has a structure on it. Otherwise, the buyer might end up paying for space that he won’t be able to use because his neighbor’s property is encroaching on land that is technically his. At the same time, hiring a property surveyor can help ensure that the buyer’s property does not encroach on the neighbor’s land, avoiding future disputes. Some buyers hire a property surveyor to examine the land records and determine the property boundaries in order to avoid this problem. He’ll then take measurements of the actual property lines to make sure they match the recorded boundaries.
If the property surveyor discovers that the property boundaries are incorrect, he will take steps to correct them before the sale is finalized. Before moving any boundaries, he may need to measure the adjacent properties to ensure that the new property lines are accurate. To ensure that the results are accurate, property surveyors usually begin using electronic distance measuring equipment. The surveyor will then replace property corners as needed once the proper measurements have been obtained, ensuring that the buyer receives all of the land for which he is paying while avoiding future legal property issues.
On land with a structure already built on it, property surveyors can provide additional services. A property surveyor’s job, for example, typically entails providing the buyer with a report on the overall condition of the building, as well as any issues that may require further investigation a building inspector. He might conduct tests to see if the walls have been harmed water or if the wood has rotted and is thus dangerous. The report he provides may persuade the buyer to have the property inspected more thoroughly, to make a lower offer because of minor issues, or to cancel the purchase entirely due to issues that make it an unwise investment.