LAND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT (LPD) Surveys – Client Information Portal
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We want every project to be a success and seek for the information below to better inform our existing and future clients of the process, timing and cost of their projects.
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BUSINESS REGISTRATION & INSURANCES
Certificate of Insurance – Motor (30 mil)
Certificate of Insurance – Professional Indemnity (2 mil)
Certificate of Insurance – Public and Products Liability (10 mil)
Certificate of Insurance – Worker Comp (50 mil)
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OHS) and QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTS
Available upon request – soon to be uploaded.
FREEHOLD LAND – BOUNDARY ENCROACHMENTS, ADVERSE POSSESSION, DIVIDING FENCES & RETAINING WALLS
Boundary Encroachments
Typically there is a +/-50mm tolerance for permanent improvements (building, column, fence, wall, shed) along boundary lines.
You will need an identification survey (boundary re-peg survey & plan without the pegging) to confirm from a licensed surveyor that an encroachment exists and by how much.
If the encroachment is deemed significant, not over crown land or dedicated roads/laneways and an adverse possession claim (detail below) is not applicable typically the registered proprietor can:
- Remove the structure completely
- Partially remove the encroaching part of the structure/improvement and provide proof (Identification survey & plan)
- Acceptance by Easement – both registered proprietors will have to agree to have a “Right of access” easement over the encroaching improvement. An interest only plan is drafted and is to be lodged at Landgate (with a licensed surveyors fieldbook). Other costs are landgate plan lodgement fee, settlement agent fee and lawyer fees to provide the easement document.
If the structure needs to meet the Building Code, a building surveyor will need to confirm that the struture has current approvals and meets the current building code regulations. - Re-align the dividing boundary so the encroachment no longer exists. This is a 2 lot into 2 subdivsion process and typically only requires a survey plan to be lodged at landgate with minimal to no conditions.
- Accept the boundary encroachment – both parties are provided a copy of the identification plan and sign statutory declarations they are aware and accept the encroachment and will inform any future buyers of the property of the encroachment.
- Ignore the encroachment and let someone else worry about it another day – NOT recommended. If 20 years goes by an adverse possession claim could be made and other issues can arise if the problem is not dealt with.
Adverse Possession – Adverse Possession – Landgate 24Feb17
Dividing Fences – see http://www.fencingonline.com.au/disputes/western-australia.htm
Retaining Walls – see below links for information
https://www.mbawa.com/retaining-walls-on-boundaries/
FREEHOLD LAND – BOUNDARY ENCROACHMENTS, ADVERSE POSSESSION, DIVIDING FENCES & RETAINING WALLS
Boundary Encroachments
Typically there is a +/-50mm tolerance for permanent improvements (building, column, fence, wall, shed) along boundary lines.