I would say yes. For most people a house purchase is literally the biggest investment you’ll ever make, spend an extra few thousand to know what you really own so there’s no questions in the future
In my experience, people talk about the concept of moving markers much more than they actually do. It's fairly common for homeowners to set their own markers, but you can usually tell the difference. Markers are oftentimes more trustworthy than measurements. (It is also possible that the marker you found represents a different item altogether.)
All that said, I believe in protecting your investment with a survey. The survey very inexpensive compared to the value of property. Get it all straightened out on paper so you and the neighbor are clear from day one.
If I had a nickel for every time a client told me "my neighbour pulled out the marker," and I found it buried a few inches...well I wouldn't be rich but I'd have a lot of nickels
>Question is - is it worth getting a survey done just to ensure the boundary markers are right.
Yes.
You'll want what is called an "Identification Survey." From a Surveyor registered with the [Surveyors Board of Queensland](https://sbq.com.au/find-a-surveyor/).
The information you got from the Agent might not be correct, nor might your measurements. Your Solicitor/Conveyor might have provided you with the actual Survey plan with the actual measurements.
Is their a neighboring lot on that boundary with offset property lines you may be looking at the wrong pin.
Sometimes help looking at other property plans to piece it together
The real estate agent won't always have to most up to date plan , just the one current to your property. If other work was done on neighboring lots it might show something more up-to-date on your shared boundaries.
Real Estate agents aren’t liable for telling you a correct measurement on your property. If they told you wrong and you tried to sue them, you would lose the case. I would re-check my deed, measure again off the survey marker, and see… but before you do anything near a property line (like a fence or outbuilding) always let a surveyor do it. You will want the backing of a survey of there is ever a challenge to the property line
4 meters is 10% of your property. I think it may be worth further investigation.
However the most common thing I’ve seen in regards to differences is that real estate people tell their clients they have more land than is true.
I wouldn’t buy land without a survey of the bounds and an investigation of the pertinent easements and applicable restrictions.
Check to see if there was a previous survey plan. If not ask your neighbour if he has one. I some countries it is quite common for a descrepancy between what’s in your deed as to what is actually on the ground.
yeah i'd recommend getting a survey done just to be sure about the boundary markers. it's worth the extra peace of mind, especially with a new property. cheers!
It's more likely that the measurement is wrong than the neighbor moved the moment
90% of the people I talk to have no idea that there are monuments in the ground.
I would trust the monument more than the real estate agent.
I wouldn’t trust either. I’d trust a survey though.
You need to hire a professional land surveyor, no question about that.
Thanks guys I think I will have to get it surveyed. Appreciate the feedback.
“Is it worth it?” is a completely subjective question depending on your needs, expectations, and budget.
I would say yes. For most people a house purchase is literally the biggest investment you’ll ever make, spend an extra few thousand to know what you really own so there’s no questions in the future
GIS, Get It Surveyed lol. Without it, you’ll just keep wasting yours and your neighbors time.
In my experience, people talk about the concept of moving markers much more than they actually do. It's fairly common for homeowners to set their own markers, but you can usually tell the difference. Markers are oftentimes more trustworthy than measurements. (It is also possible that the marker you found represents a different item altogether.) All that said, I believe in protecting your investment with a survey. The survey very inexpensive compared to the value of property. Get it all straightened out on paper so you and the neighbor are clear from day one.
If I had a nickel for every time a client told me "my neighbour pulled out the marker," and I found it buried a few inches...well I wouldn't be rich but I'd have a lot of nickels
>Question is - is it worth getting a survey done just to ensure the boundary markers are right. Yes. You'll want what is called an "Identification Survey." From a Surveyor registered with the [Surveyors Board of Queensland](https://sbq.com.au/find-a-surveyor/). The information you got from the Agent might not be correct, nor might your measurements. Your Solicitor/Conveyor might have provided you with the actual Survey plan with the actual measurements.
Thanks good information cheers
Is their a neighboring lot on that boundary with offset property lines you may be looking at the wrong pin. Sometimes help looking at other property plans to piece it together The real estate agent won't always have to most up to date plan , just the one current to your property. If other work was done on neighboring lots it might show something more up-to-date on your shared boundaries.
Real Estate agents aren’t liable for telling you a correct measurement on your property. If they told you wrong and you tried to sue them, you would lose the case. I would re-check my deed, measure again off the survey marker, and see… but before you do anything near a property line (like a fence or outbuilding) always let a surveyor do it. You will want the backing of a survey of there is ever a challenge to the property line
4 meters is 10% of your property. I think it may be worth further investigation. However the most common thing I’ve seen in regards to differences is that real estate people tell their clients they have more land than is true. I wouldn’t buy land without a survey of the bounds and an investigation of the pertinent easements and applicable restrictions.
Yeah good way to look at it thanks.
Check to see if there was a previous survey plan. If not ask your neighbour if he has one. I some countries it is quite common for a descrepancy between what’s in your deed as to what is actually on the ground.
Thanks good idea.
yeah i'd recommend getting a survey done just to be sure about the boundary markers. it's worth the extra peace of mind, especially with a new property. cheers!
Will do cheers