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A land Surveyor is a professional that measures and map out land/property boundaries. They determine the area and the status of properties viz free,scheme or fall within government acquisitions.

Why you should contact a Surveyor before buying Land/Properties

A surveyor verify the exact location, size and boundaries of the land. Hence, preventing encroachment dispute and ensuring clear ownership

Surveyors can identify potential encumbrances: they check for any foreseeable issues such as committed lands for government projects or zoning restrictions that may potentially affect the usage or value of such lands/property.

Surveyors ensure accurate property size: it is the duty of a surveyor to ensure you are not cheated when buying a property. There a cases where owners set price on rate/sq.m basis, it is the duty of the surveyor to ensure you get exact value for what you paid. This protects you from being cheated.
Surveyors prepare survey plans. A survey plan is a detailed map that illustrate boundaries, features and survey measurements, which serve as important documents for subsequent land registration with government agencies.