When property is divided into parcels for sale or
development This happens when the existing building site have large enough
vacant land. Usually an architect have to be consulted first.
* When property is to be sold, purchased or
mortgaged. This happens when the lawyer suspect that there are government
reserves
(e.g.. Drainage, road, sewer, MRT) affecting the
property.
* When property improvements are planned or to be
developed. This happens when a additions and alterations are submitted
for URA?s approval. An architects requires the survey plan to enable
him/her to ascertain the position of the existing building and boundary.
* When the location of property boundaries or
corners is uncertain. This happens when new fences are required to be
erected by a contractor or upon completing the construction of the
fencing to ascertain that the new fences are within the acceptable
tolerance in relation to the boundary.
* When property trespass or encroachment is
evidenced or suspected. This happens when you wants to ensure that your
land are free from all encumbrances. However, a lawyer would need to be
consulted because the legal proceedings can varies considerably.
* When new proposed buildings/structures are to be
built. This happens when the contractor have been appointed for the
construction. The surveyor would stack-out, or mark the location of the proposed
building so that they met all local setback requirements and zoning
restrictions.
