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A Lease Area Survey (or Lettable Area Survey) is carried out to determine the floor or land space available for leasing purposes. The Lease Area will often be used to calculate the rental value of a property or determine the terms of the lease agreement. Commercial Lease Area Surveys must be carried out using the […]

If you own, or plan to own property, it’s a good idea to be across the basics of adverse possession in Victoria. Knowing your rights can be vital to protecting your ownership. Understanding adverse possession can also help you consolidate your wealth and land use. Below is our general explanation of how adverse possession works. […]

Above: Linear Land Surveying’s Licensed Surveyor since 2016, Sam Brewin, with professional mentor, Richard Simpson. Did you know that not all land surveyors are the same? In Victoria, land surveyors are either classified as Licensed or unlicensed. Because of this, not all land surveyors are licensed to carry out the breadth of land surveys you […]

Easements can be painful for property owners.  They can hinder an owner’s ability to fully utilise their land and enjoy it in the way they dreamed. What are easements? Easements are legal restrictions placed on a title that can restrain the use of the land. They provide the right of a third party (such as […]

Right of Carriageway Easement A carriageway easement is a legal right for an authorised person to travel across specified parts of your property at any time. These authorised persons are usually neighbours or owners of the properties surrounding yours. The easement gives them right of way, whether by vehicle or foot. Essentially, this means that […]

If you are about to begin a development project on your land, a key first step is to find out whether you require a planning or building permit. It is likely that you will require both permits. Planning and building permits are required by law unless your development is exempt under existing regulations. Therefore, developing […]

With over 35 years of experience, the team at Linear Land Surveying has helped thousands of clients with their land surveying needs. If we had the opportunity to share one piece of surveying advice to everyone, it would be this: Before purchasing a property, make sure you have a licensed land surveyor review the title […]

With over 35 years of experience, the team at Linear Land Surveying has helped thousands of clients with their land surveying needs. If we had the opportunity to share one piece of surveying advice to everyone, it would be this: Before purchasing a property, make sure you have a licensed land surveyor review the title […]

With over 35 years of experience, the team at Linear Land Surveying has helped thousands of clients with their land surveying needs. If we had the opportunity to share one piece of surveying advice to everyone, it would be this: Before purchasing a property, make sure you have a licensed land surveyor review the title […]

 What is Set-out Survey? A Set-out Survey accurately marks out the location of critical points in a construction or building project. These critical points could include the walls, specific design features, levels, and corners of a proposed build. More simply, it is the accurate transfer of information from the proposed plan to the ground. Set-out […]