Cadastral Surveys

Legal Precision for Land: Understanding Cadastral Surveys

**Cadastral surveys** are a highly specialized form of land surveying focused on the precise definition, demarcation, and registration of land parcels. In South Africa, these surveys are critical for establishing legal boundaries and are governed by specific regulations to ensure land tenure security and prevent disputes.

At **HMP Survey & Design**, our licensed cadastral surveyors possess in-depth knowledge of the Land Survey Act, Deeds Registries Act, and related legislation. We provide accurate and legally compliant cadastral services essential for property owners, developers, attorneys, and municipalities in Roodepoort, Gauteng, and throughout the country.

Our Cadastral Survey Services Include:

• **Subdivision of Land:** Creating new, legally recognized erven or portions from existing properties.
• **Consolidation of Land:** Combining multiple adjacent land parcels into a single, new property.
• **Boundary Relocation & Re-establishment:** Re-establishing lost or unclear property beacons and boundaries according to official records.
• **Servitude Surveys:** Delineating rights of way, access, or utility servitudes across properties.
• **Sectional Title Surveys:** For multi-unit developments, defining individual units and common property areas.

Our meticulous approach ensures that all cadastral documentation is accurate, legally sound, and compliant with the Surveyor-General's requirements, facilitating smooth property transactions and developments.

Our Cadastral Survey Process:

1. **Thorough Research:** Extensive investigation of existing diagrams, title deeds, and historical survey records.
2. **Detailed Field Work:** Precisely locating existing beacons and placing new, legally compliant beacons using state-of-the-art GPS and Total Stations.
3. **Data Processing & Calculation:** Accurate calculation and processing of field data to conform to cadastral principles.
4. **Diagram & General Plan Preparation:** Drafting and submitting statutory diagrams and general plans to the Surveyor-General for approval.
5. **Lodgment & Registration:** Assisting with the lodgment process for approval and subsequent registration at the Deeds Office.
6. **Client Liaison:** Keeping clients informed throughout the complex regulatory process.

For any property-related transaction, development, or boundary clarification, trust the expertise of **HMP Survey & Design** for legally sound and accurate cadastral surveys. **Contact us today** for professional assistance.

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