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(Weekly Publication On Saturdays)
- 28th September 2024

- Theme:
HOW SURVEY PLAN VERIFICATION PREVENTS LAND INVESTMENT LOSS

- Introduction:

A survey plan confirms the true ownership, purpose of zoning, acquisition status, size and location of a parcel of land after charting the land at the Surveyor-General's office. It is important that the survey plan or land coordinates are physically picked by a credible and registered Surveyor using his GPRS on the land site, and take them to the Surveyor-General's office for charting in order to reveal, and verify the true information about the land whether it is accurate with the same information the seller presents to the buyer in support of his due diligence before payment.

- What is a survey plan?

A land survey plan is a specialized map of a parcel of land, created by thoroughly examining and measuring the property. It determines and delineates boundary locations, building locations, physical features and other items of spatial importance.

- Is survey plan a title?:

The first point to note is that, a survey plan is not a title document. It is a legal document that delineates the boundary locations, the position of the building, and other physical features of interest. The land survey plan displays the precise legal boundaries of the property and other relevant registration information.

- What components does a valid survey plan display?:

It displays the name of previous/current land-owner, the exact location and size of the land, its boundaries, and a description of the land, the name of the registered Surveyor who drawn it, date, and phone number, the coordinates, and beacon numbers including information on physical features or landmarks of importance.

- What is the difference between provisional survey and registered survey plan in Nigeria?:

• Legal Recognition: Provisional surveys (blue copies) detail the size, coordinates and boundary map of a parcel of land but are not legally recognized for ownership purposes, while registered surveys (record or red copies) in addition are legally binding, and are required for obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy.

- How can a buyer confirm Government approval on a land before payment?:

Before a land survey plan can be considered valid, it must be approved and endorsed by the relevant government authorities, such as the Surveyor General's Office or the Land Registry. If there is a government approval on a land, then it must have been endorsed with a verifiable government issued land documents such as a registered survey plan which authenticity can be verified at the Land Registry before payment by an interested would be buyer.

- Why is a survey plan important?:

A survey plan serves as the foundational document for land ownership. It precisely defines the boundaries of a land property and identifies the landowner, offering clear legal proof of ownership. This is essential for preventing disputes between neighbors and ensuring that land is used, and developed within legal limits. Accurate boundary delineation helps in avoiding potential conflicts over land ownership, and usage.

• In conclusion, one of the most common risks associated with not having a land survey is legal disputes. If you purchase or develop land without a proper survey, your neighbor may take issue with your boundary lines or other aspects of your property—which can lead to costly legal disputes.

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