A flood issue identified after a concept design, planning application or building layout has been prepared can force expensive redesign. The best flood survey questions establish what is known about the site, which levels govern the project and what information council or a hydraulic engineer will need before decisions are locked in.

For Victorian landowners, builders, architects and developers, the useful questions are not limited to whether a property has flooded before. Flooding is assessed through mapped information, site levels, drainage paths, nominated flood levels and planning controls. A licensed surveyor can provide the accurate spatial and level data that supports these assessments, but the required scope depends on the project.

Start with the planning and site context

1. Is the land affected by a flood-related planning overlay?

Ask whether the property is affected by a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay, Floodway Overlay, Special Building Overlay or another relevant planning control. The applicable overlay can affect building locations, floor levels, earthworks, access and the supporting material required with a planning permit application.

Do not assume an absence of obvious water on site means there is no constraint. Mapping can reflect riverine flooding, local drainage behaviour, overland flow or other catchment conditions. The planning scheme and advice from the responsible authority should be checked early, particularly on sites near waterways, low points, drains or established flood-prone areas.

2. What flood information already exists for the property?

Existing information may include council flood advice, a drainage authority response, historic plans, engineering reports, planning permit conditions or a previous flood study. Ask for the source, date and intended purpose of each document. A level shown on an old plan is not automatically suitable for a new development decision.

The key question is whether the information is current, tied to a recognised datum and relevant to the proposed works. A survey can accurately locate the site in relation to this information, while a hydraulic engineer or relevant authority may need to confirm the flood criteria that apply.

3. Which authority needs to be consulted?

The responsible authority is often the local council, but Melbourne Water, a catchment management authority or another drainage authority may also have a role. Their requirements can differ by location and by the type of development proposed.

Clarifying this early reduces duplicated work and avoids preparing a survey that does not include a level, extent or feature required for assessment. For a subdivision or multi-dwelling project, authority input should be considered before lot layouts and finished levels become fixed.

Questions that define the survey scope

4. What datum should all site and flood levels use?

This is one of the most important flood survey questions. Levels need a common reference, usually Australian Height Datum (AHD), so that existing ground, floor, road, drainage and nominated flood levels can be compared with confidence.

Ask how the datum will be established and whether it is suitable for the accuracy required. A flood level has limited value if the building floor level has been derived from a different or uncertain reference. Clear documentation of datum and benchmarks helps architects, engineers, builders and authorities work from the same information.

5. Do we need a flood level survey, a feature and levels survey, or both?

A flood level survey may focus on recording relevant levels and relating the property to specified flood information. A feature and levels survey has a broader purpose. It can show boundaries, buildings, site features, contours, drainage structures, adjoining conditions, road levels and services visible at the time of survey.

For a simple assessment of an existing dwelling, a targeted level survey may be appropriate. For a new home, extension, commercial build or subdivision, a detailed feature and levels survey is commonly the more useful starting point because design teams need more than a single flood level. The right scope depends on what is being designed and what the authority has requested.

6. Which site features could influence overland flow?

Ask the surveyor to identify features that may affect how water moves across or into the land. These can include pits, drains, kerbs, channels, retaining walls, driveways, low points, embankments, fences and building thresholds.

Site observations do not replace hydraulic modelling, but they provide the accurate base information required for it. They also reveal practical constraints that may otherwise be missed in desktop mapping, such as a driveway that falls towards a garage or an adjoining retaining wall that directs water to a boundary.

7. Should adjacent road, footpath and neighbouring levels be captured?

Often, yes. Water does not stop at a title boundary. The relationship between the site and the road reserve, drainage infrastructure and neighbouring land can be material when assessing access, stormwater discharge, overland flow or proposed earthworks.

The extent of survey should be agreed before fieldwork begins. Capturing enough surrounding detail at the outset is usually more efficient than arranging a return visit when an engineer or council officer requests additional information.

Questions for design and approval decisions

8. What is the nominated flood level, and who has confirmed it?

A surveyor can measure existing levels precisely, but the nominated flood level for design is generally determined through advice from the relevant authority or a qualified hydraulic assessment. Ask for the formal source of that level and the event or condition it represents.

This distinction matters. The highest observed water mark, a neighbour’s recollection and a mapped contour are not necessarily the design flood level accepted for a permit or building outcome. Project records should state the source clearly so the design team is not working from an assumption.

9. Is freeboard required above the nominated flood level?

Freeboard is an additional vertical allowance above a flood level. It may be required by an authority, recommended by an engineer or adopted as a risk-management measure for the particular site. The applicable allowance can vary, so it should not be selected by copying a nearby project.

Ask whether the finished floor level, electrical services, access route, garages or other critical elements need to meet separate criteria. Raising the building may improve resilience, but it can also affect accessibility, streetscape, overlooking, driveway grades, retaining and construction cost.

10. Can the proposed building footprint and access remain functional during a flood event?

The answer may affect more than the house or commercial building itself. A raised floor level is of limited benefit if vehicle or pedestrian access becomes unsafe, if stormwater is trapped against the structure, or if the proposed works redirect water towards adjoining land.

This is where survey information, architectural design, civil engineering and hydraulic advice need to align. On constrained inner-suburban sites, even modest changes to driveway or paving levels can create knock-on issues at boundaries and the kerb.

11. Will filling, retaining walls or landscaping trigger further assessment?

Earthworks can alter storage, flow paths and drainage behaviour. Ask what existing ground levels must be retained, whether cut and fill volumes are proposed, and whether any walls, decks or landscape works could obstruct water movement.

A detailed survey establishes the existing condition before works commence. That record can be valuable for design, permit documentation and resolving questions about whether proposed works will adversely affect neighbouring properties.

12. What deliverables will the consultant team need?

Before commissioning the survey, confirm the format and detail required by the architect, engineer, planner, builder and council. This may include a signed plan, contours, spot levels, a digital drawing file, photographs, benchmark details, title information or level schedules.

For larger projects, ask how the survey will be coordinated with subdivision design, construction set-out, drainage design and future as-constructed information. A well-scoped survey package reduces rework and gives each consultant a dependable base for their part of the project.

Avoid two common assumptions

First, a flood overlay does not automatically mean development is impossible. It means the proposal must respond to the relevant planning and flood considerations. Suitable floor levels, design changes, supporting reports or permit conditions may be required, depending on the site and authority advice.

Second, a survey alone does not determine flood risk. Accurate levels are essential evidence, but flood behaviour can require specialist hydrology or hydraulic analysis. The most effective approach is to obtain the right survey data early, then use it with the appropriate planning, engineering and authority advice.

For projects across Melbourne and wider Victoria, Melbourne Land Surveyors can help define a survey scope that gives your design and consultant team reliable levels from the start. Asking these questions before plans are finalised is a practical way to protect programme, budget and approval pathways.

A strata plan amendment is rarely a paperwork-only exercise. Whether you are correcting a title discrepancy, changing a lot boundary, dealing with common property or preparing a redevelopment, the amendment must accurately reflect the physical site, ownership interests and legal requirements. Getting this wrong can delay finance, sales, building approvals and registration.

In Victoria, the term strata plan is commonly used for plans that create or define lots and common property within a multi-unit development. Many newer developments are registered as plans of subdivision, but the practical issue remains the same: the registered plan is a legal document. Any proposed change needs to be carefully surveyed, documented and approved through the correct process.

When is a strata plan amendment required?

An amendment may be needed when the registered plan no longer reflects the intended ownership arrangement or when a proposed project changes the area, boundaries or interests shown on title. It can arise before registration, during a subdivision or years after the original development was completed.

A common example is where an owner wants to incorporate part of a courtyard, car space, storage area or accessway into an adjoining lot. If that land is currently common property or forms part of another lot, it cannot simply be fenced off or used differently. The legal plan and relevant ownership interests need to change.

Amendments are also often considered where an original plan contains an error, dimensions need correction, a building encroaches over a title boundary, or a developer is reconfiguring an approved multi-lot project. In older buildings, the plan may be difficult to interpret against modern construction, particularly where walls, balconies, garages or services have been altered over time.

The scale of the change matters. A minor drafting correction may follow a more straightforward path than a change to lot entitlement, common property or access arrangements. Where planning controls, building works, easements, mortgages or an owners corporation are involved, the process can become significantly more detailed.

What a strata plan amendment can affect

A strata plan amendment can affect far more than the lines on a diagram. It may alter who owns land, who is responsible for its maintenance, where rights of access apply and how future works can proceed. For that reason, an amendment should be assessed early, before construction, sale contracts or owners corporation decisions are finalised.

If common property is being transferred to a lot, the owners corporation may lose responsibility for maintaining that area, while the lot owner takes on new obligations. Conversely, an area moved into common property may change insurance, maintenance and access arrangements for all owners. Lot liability and entitlement may also need consideration, particularly where the amendment changes the relative value or use of lots.

Easements are another frequent issue. A proposed new boundary cannot interfere with rights for drainage, sewerage, power, access or other services. A survey may identify that a service is not located where the original plan suggests, or that an easement needs to be retained, varied or created to support the revised arrangement.

For developers, the amendment needs to align with the planning permit, endorsed plans and construction documentation. A mismatch between these documents can create problems when seeking council certification, registering titles or settling sales.

The Victorian process for a strata plan amendment

The exact pathway depends on the registered plan, the nature of the amendment and the interests recorded on title. However, most projects begin with a title and plan review, followed by a survey of the land and buildings affected.

A licensed surveyor examines the existing title documents, plan of subdivision or strata plan, easements and relevant survey information. This establishes the legal boundaries and identifies whether the proposed change is feasible on the ground. In built-up sites, accurate measurements of walls, fences, car parks, balconies and services are often necessary because small discrepancies can have major title consequences.

The proposed amendment is then prepared in the form required for lodgement. Depending on the circumstances, it may need to be certified by the responsible council and lodged with Land Use Victoria for registration. Planning approval may also be required, especially where the change forms part of a broader development, changes access or affects an approved subdivision layout.

Consent is a critical consideration. A change affecting common property generally requires the involvement of the owners corporation and may require agreement from lot owners. Mortgagees, caveators and other parties with registered interests may also need to consent before the amendment can proceed. The required approvals depend on the particular title structure and proposed change, so legal advice should be obtained where ownership rights or owners corporation arrangements are being altered.

Once all requirements are met, the plan can move through certification and registration. The timing varies. A simple correction with clear consents may progress efficiently, while a complex amendment involving multiple owners, lenders, planning issues or service authorities can take considerably longer.

Why an accurate survey is central to the amendment

A plan cannot be amended reliably from assumptions, marketing drawings or an old building plan. The registered boundaries may not align with visible fences, internal walls or the way an area has been used for years. A re-establishment survey provides the evidence needed to locate title boundaries in relation to existing improvements.

This is particularly important where a building sits close to a boundary. A proposed change may appear straightforward until the survey identifies an encroachment, an offset wall, a service pit or an easement that limits the available area. Identifying these issues early gives the project team options. They may revise the design, adjust the proposed boundary or address the underlying title issue before it affects construction or settlement.

For projects involving new buildings or extensions, survey information should also be coordinated with architectural and engineering plans. The amended plan needs to work with the built form, not merely satisfy a conceptual layout. This coordination reduces the risk of a completed structure not matching the registered title arrangement.

Common causes of delay

The most avoidable delays occur when a strata plan amendment is treated as the final administrative step rather than part of the project planning. Construction may be designed around an area that is not legally available, or parties may assume an owners corporation resolution is enough without checking title interests and registration requirements.

Incomplete consent documentation is another issue. Even where affected owners agree in principle, lenders or other registered interest holders may need to be involved. These parties have their own review processes, which can add time if they are approached late.

Council requirements can also affect programme and cost. If the amendment requires planning approval, certification or a response to conditions, the survey plan must be coordinated with the applicable permit and endorsed documentation. Submitting inconsistent plans can result in requests for further information or a need to rework documents.

Older developments present their own challenges. Original plans may use dated conventions, common property may be unclear in practical terms, and later alterations may have occurred without corresponding title changes. In these cases, careful investigation is more cost-effective than rushing to prepare a plan.

Planning the amendment before work starts

For an owner, builder or developer, the best time to investigate a strata plan amendment is before contracts are exchanged, works are designed or an area is promised to a purchaser. Early review provides clarity on whether the intended outcome is achievable and what approvals, consents and survey work are likely to be required.

The project team should provide the surveyor with current title documents, existing plans, any planning permit, architectural drawings and details of the intended ownership outcome. If common property is involved, owners corporation records and proposed resolutions should also be considered. Clear instructions at this stage help avoid preparing a plan that later needs substantial revision.

At Melbourne Land Surveyors, this assessment can be coordinated with subdivision, re-establishment surveying and planning support, giving project teams a clearer path from site conditions through to registration. The objective is not simply to draw an amended plan, but to produce documentation that supports the intended development and can withstand detailed review.

A well-prepared amendment protects the value of the property and gives all parties confidence in what is being bought, built, maintained and owned. Before committing to a boundary or common property change, obtain a proper survey assessment and confirm the approval pathway for the specific title.

A development can lose weeks before construction begins because one consultant is working from an outdated title, another has assumed the wrong boundary, and a third has not allowed for council requirements. Developer survey coordination services bring the land, planning and construction information into the same working process, so decisions are based on reliable data from the outset.

For Victorian developers, this coordination is particularly valuable where a project involves subdivision, complex site constraints, existing services, planning permits or staged construction. The surveyor is often one of the first consultants engaged and remains relevant through to title registration, setout and final asset information. When that role is properly coordinated, it reduces uncertainty between the concept stage and the finished development.

What developer survey coordination services cover

Survey coordination is not simply arranging a feature survey and sending a PDF to an architect. It is the active management of surveying information, deliverables and timing across the development programme. The objective is to ensure each party has the right information, in the right format, before their work begins.

The process typically starts with a review of the title, plan of subdivision, easements, restrictions and relevant planning controls. A licensed surveyor can establish what is known about the land, what needs to be confirmed in the field and which issues may affect the proposed outcome. This early work is essential where fences, occupation lines or older plans do not align neatly with legal boundaries.

From there, the survey scope may include a feature and levels survey, re-establishment survey, site analysis, application survey, subdivision plan preparation, construction setout and final as-constructed or asset recording information. Not every project requires every service. A small dual-occupancy proposal may need a different sequence from an industrial subdivision or multi-stage residential project. Good coordination matches the scope to the project risk, programme and approval pathway.

One reliable base of information

Architects, town planners, civil engineers, building designers and builders all rely on survey information. Problems occur when each consultant uses a different drawing revision or assumes that a preliminary boundary location is final.

A coordinated approach establishes a clear base plan and identifies its status. It distinguishes between existing site features, title information, surveyed boundaries, proposed design elements and construction data. This gives the design team a sound foundation for setbacks, building envelopes, drainage concepts, vehicle access, retaining walls and service connections.

It also helps avoid costly redesign. If a proposed building sits too close to a boundary, an easement or a level change is missed, the issue is far less expensive to address during design than after permits have been issued or works have commenced.

Coordination through each project stage

The most effective survey coordination follows the project rather than treating each survey as a separate task. At every stage, the information required changes.

Due diligence and site feasibility

Before land is purchased or a design is committed, a survey review can identify issues that affect development potential. These may include irregular boundaries, encroachments, easements, flood levels, significant changes in level, access limitations or title restrictions.

This does not replace legal advice, planning advice or a full site investigation. It does provide the measured land information needed for those specialists to give reliable advice. On constrained inner and middle-ring Melbourne sites, a detailed feature and levels survey can make the difference between a feasible concept and one that cannot be delivered as drawn.

Planning and design development

Once a preferred development concept is being prepared, survey information supports the planning submission and consultant design process. Accurate contours, existing buildings, trees, kerbs, footpaths, services visible on site and adjoining conditions allow the design team to respond to the land rather than work around assumptions.

At this stage, coordination also involves checking that plans are consistent. The planning drawings, civil design, subdivision layout and survey base should reflect the same boundary and level data. Where a planning permit contains conditions relating to access, drainage, public open space, land contribution or subdivision, the survey programme should account for those requirements early.

Council processes vary across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Timeframes, referral requirements and preferred documentation can differ between municipalities and according to the scale of the proposal. Experience with local council processes helps identify what information is likely to be needed and when it should be prepared.

Subdivision and permit compliance

Subdivision work requires careful sequencing. The plan of subdivision needs to reflect the approved development, title requirements, easements and servicing arrangements. If the proposed building footprint or common property arrangement changes during detailed design, the subdivision documentation may also need review.

This is where coordinated communication between the surveyor, planner, civil engineer, conveyancer and developer is valuable. A late change to a driveway, drainage line or services corridor can affect easement requirements and delay certification if it is not identified promptly.

The surveyor can manage the surveying components and assist with the information required for the subdivision process. However, responsibilities remain shared. Planning authorities determine permit compliance, service authorities have their own requirements, and legal professionals advise on title and transaction matters. Clear coordination avoids treating one consultant as responsible for matters outside their authority.

Construction setout and site control

Approved drawings still need to be accurately transferred to the site. Building and construction setout establishes key points and levels so works are positioned in accordance with the design. This can include building corners, gridlines, excavation extents, retaining walls, roads, drainage structures and finished floor levels.

The quality of the original survey data matters here. A setout team working from an inconsistent design file can place works correctly to the wrong reference. Coordinated survey management confirms the adopted datum, control marks, drawing revisions and construction tolerances before site works proceed.

For builders, this reduces avoidable disruption. It is easier to clarify a discrepancy before excavation than to resolve it after concrete has been poured. On projects with tight boundary clearances or complex levels, timely verification surveys may also be prudent during construction.

Where coordination delivers the greatest value

Developer survey coordination services are most useful when there are several moving parts, but they also benefit smaller projects where the budget has little room for rework. The value usually comes from preventing a problem, not from adding paperwork.

Projects that commonly benefit include multi-unit developments, townhouse subdivisions, infill sites, greenfield land, commercial developments, industrial estates and projects involving staged titles or significant civil works. Sites with sloping terrain, flood constraints, narrow access, old title information or adjoining development activity also warrant closer survey oversight.

There is a practical cost consideration. It may be tempting to commission only the minimum survey work needed for the next immediate step. That approach can be suitable for a straightforward project with a clear title and uncomplicated design. On a complex site, however, a narrow scope can create gaps that later consultants must resolve under time pressure. The better approach is to define the likely project pathway and commission information in stages, with enough early investigation to make informed decisions.

Selecting the right survey coordination partner

Developers should look beyond the initial survey deliverable. The relevant question is whether the surveyor understands how field measurements affect planning, design, subdivision and construction outcomes.

A capable coordination partner should provide clear scopes, identify assumptions, use current surveying technology and communicate promptly when site findings affect the project. They should also be prepared to work with the full consultant team rather than operating in isolation. For first-time developers, this includes explaining the sequence in plain language. For experienced project teams, it means delivering accurate information efficiently and resolving technical issues without unnecessary delay.

Melbourne Land Surveyors supports this approach by combining licensed surveying capability with subdivision, planning and project support across Melbourne and wider Victoria. The focus is on maintaining accurate land information from the earliest site review through to construction and completion.

The strongest developments are rarely the ones with the most reports. They are the ones where the right information is established early, kept current and used confidently by every consultant and contractor involved.

A boundary fence in the wrong position, an old peg that cannot be found, or a neighbour’s plan showing different dimensions can quickly raise the question of re establishment survey vs title redefinition. They are not interchangeable processes. One establishes where an existing legal boundary lies on the ground. The other generally describes a legal change to the land title or its boundaries.

For Victorian landowners, builders and developers, choosing the wrong process can mean unnecessary cost, design delays and disputes that could have been avoided before work started. The right path depends on a straightforward question: are you trying to locate the boundaries already shown on title, or create a different legal parcel of land?

Re-establishment survey vs title redefinition: the key difference

A re-establishment survey investigates and marks the position of existing title boundaries. A licensed surveyor examines the current title, registered plans, field records, nearby survey evidence and physical occupation to determine where the legal boundary is located. Where appropriate, boundary marks are placed or reinstated so the boundary can be identified on site.

A title redefinition is not usually a formal surveying term used for one single service in Victoria. In practical project discussions, it often means changing the legal description, dimensions or configuration of land shown on a certificate of title. This may occur through subdivision, consolidation, a boundary realignment, acquisition or disposal of land, or another registered land transaction.

The distinction matters because a re-establishment survey does not move a boundary simply because a fence, driveway or garden has been in a particular location for many years. Likewise, a new plan cannot be prepared properly without first understanding the existing title boundaries and survey evidence.

What a re-establishment survey does

The purpose of a re-establishment survey is to relate the legal title boundary to the physical site. It is commonly required before designing close to a boundary, replacing a fence, resolving an encroachment concern, commencing a new dwelling, or planning a development on an older or irregular allotment.

The work begins well before field measurements are taken. A licensed surveyor reviews the title and the plans that created the parcel, then searches for relevant survey information in the surrounding area. Older Melbourne suburbs can contain a mixture of original marks, later subdivisions, altered road alignments and long-standing occupation that does not match the title line. A reliable answer comes from weighing the full body of survey evidence, not measuring from a single fence or assumed peg.

On site, the surveyor locates available marks and takes accurate measurements using modern equipment. The evidence is assessed against the legal and mathematical framework of the title. If the boundary can be established, marks may be placed at corners where safe and practical, and the client receives the relevant plan or documentation for the project.

When a re-establishment survey is usually needed

A re-establishment survey is generally the appropriate first step where the title boundaries are uncertain but the land itself is not intended to change. Typical examples include a builder setting out a new house near a side boundary, an owner replacing a dividing fence, or an architect needing confirmed setbacks for a planning or building design.

It is also valuable before purchasing or developing a site where structures appear close to boundaries. Garages, sheds, retaining walls and eaves do not prove boundary location. Identifying an encroachment early provides time to consider redesign, negotiation or legal advice before construction commitments are made.

For larger projects, re-establishment information supports feature and levels surveys, site analysis, building setout and subdivision design. Starting with verified boundaries reduces the risk that later drawings are based on an incorrect site envelope.

What actually changes a title boundary

If the intention is to alter the land held under title, a legal process is required. The exact process depends on the proposal and may involve a plan of subdivision, consolidation, boundary realignment, transfer of land, easement creation or removal, and approvals from the relevant council and referral authorities.

For example, two neighbours may agree to adjust a shared boundary so that a building, driveway or usable area sits wholly within one property. Their agreement alone does not change the registered boundary. A licensed surveyor must prepare the appropriate plan, and the plan must proceed through the required approval and registration processes before the titles are altered.

Similarly, a developer creating townhouses or separate residential lots is not redefining an existing title through a simple boundary survey. They are undertaking a subdivision process. This can involve planning permit conditions, servicing requirements, council certification, statement of compliance and registration of the plan. The surveying component is central, but it sits within a broader statutory and development pathway.

Occupation does not automatically redefine title

One common source of confusion is the difference between occupation and title. A fence may have been treated as the boundary by successive owners for decades, yet it may still be inside one property or encroach onto another. A re-establishment survey can identify that difference.

There are limited legal circumstances in which long-term occupation may be relevant to a claim, including adverse possession matters. However, this is not an automatic title change and requires specific legal consideration. A surveyor can provide accurate boundary evidence, but legal advice should be obtained where ownership rights, claims or disputes are involved.

Which process should come first?

In most cases, confirm the existing position before pursuing any title change. A re-establishment survey provides the factual foundation for decisions about design, fencing, construction and land transactions. Without it, a proposed realignment or subdivision may be based on assumed dimensions that do not reflect the legal parcel.

There are exceptions. On a recently created lot with clear, accessible survey marks and current documentation, the existing boundaries may already be sufficiently defined for early feasibility work. Even then, project teams should not rely on marketing plans, aerial imagery or informal measurements when making final design or construction decisions.

For a proposed boundary adjustment, the workflow commonly begins with a re-establishment survey, followed by concept planning and consultation with affected owners. The surveyor can then advise on the appropriate plan, likely approval pathway and any title, easement or servicing issues that may affect feasibility.

Practical risks of treating them as the same thing

Confusing a re-establishment survey with a title change can create problems at several points in a project. A builder may set out work to a fence line that is not the legal boundary. A landowner may pay for new fencing before discovering a corner is misplaced. A developer may prepare a concept that overlooks an easement or assumes land area that is not available.

The cost implications are often much greater once construction has started. Moving a wall, amending permit drawings, negotiating an encroachment or correcting a registered plan can affect programme, finance and relationships with neighbours. Accurate early surveying is a practical form of risk control, particularly where margins are tight or the site has older titles and complex occupation.

Information to have ready for your surveyor

A clear project brief helps determine whether a re-establishment survey alone is sufficient or whether a title change process is likely. Provide the current certificate of title and plan of subdivision if available, details of proposed works, any previous survey plans, and photographs or notes about fences, buildings and visible marks.

It also helps to explain the intended outcome. Saying that you need to “fix the boundary” can mean several different things: find it, mark it, move it, resolve an encroachment, or create new lots. Each outcome has a different scope, timeframe and approval requirement.

For projects across Melbourne and wider Victoria, Melbourne Land Surveyors can assess the title evidence, establish existing boundaries and provide practical guidance on the surveying and development steps needed for the intended result. Getting that advice before finalising designs or starting site works gives the project a sound legal and physical starting point.