What we offer

Every year, land and building subdivisions in property development gets more complex, with more hurdles, more red tape and more risk. Dealing with the uncertainties in property boundaries can be complicated and troublesome. These hidden problems can compound development issues. 

Over the years we’ve had many interesting journeys with clients and consultants. We’ve honed our understanding of what development success looks like. We know how to help achieve success through smart Title boundary advice and sound subdivision structuring. However, a secret of our success is our passion to drive higher value for clients and to leverage our whole-of-development understanding.  We deliver strategic thinking that saves you money, time and assists you to realise efficiencies from beginning to end.

Our key roles are:

• Advise on your property boundary needs to protect and secure your boundary interests;
• Subdivision Design and Feasibility;
• Structuring, implementation and delivery management of your subdivision strategy.

We provide the reassurance and support that you and your team need to avoid unnecessary costs and stress.

We do this by looking at the project and beyond to see how it fits into:

• the world of land administration. We provide confidence in Title boundaries;
• the property development market. We look closely at the dynamics of our Clients’ team and other consultants.

We take the time to understand your circumstances and aspirations as well as your project and business goals. Only then do we apply the breadth of our expertise to help you ensure that your strategies succeed. We ensure the best resources are dedicated to you.

We offer the following services to make your journey a great one:

• Property Boundary Analysis and Advice (Desktop and Survey Based Reviews for Due Diligence as needed)
• Navigation to Achieve Property Boundary Certainty
• Bespoke & Comprehensive Strategic Advice
• Accurate, Fit-for-Market Land Development Design and Feasibility Analysis
• Subdivision Structuring and Management
• Owners Corporation and Common Property Structures

Survey and Subdivision Risks and Masterminding

Our proactive and comprehensive Title Due Diligence and Triage processes are key to fully informing you to make the best decisions. This is the foundation of building value into your project.  

We specialise in:

• Title Due Diligence
• Survey Investigation Assessments and Desktop Reviews
• Urban Design & Subdivision Feasibility
• GAIC Analysis and Planning
• Owners Corporation framework to deliver the most effective and efficient structure
• Expert Witness Statements and Representation
• Property Council of Australia (PCA) Floor Area Surveys
• Site Context and Site Analysis Surveys to support development applications
• Existing Conditions (Feature & Level) Surveys to support architectural and engineering design
• Title Boundary Re-establishment Surveys
  (to support Development applications, Plans of Subdivision, Boundary Amendment Plans, Comparison Plans for Court, etc,)

Subdivision Structuring, Delivery and Coaching

The right subdivision strategy is the difference between average and fantastic results.  Only quality subdivision structuring, based on large-project experience and critical thinking, will drive project success with certainty and clarity. 

We ensure intelligent subdivision tactics are thoughtfully woven into the backbone of development strategies as they evolve, to guide and support project implementation through to completion.

We also ensure that the subdivision pathway seamlessly integrates with Planning Permit requirements and satisfies conditions of Local Government and Service Authorities. This includes navigating through Permit Compliances and formal agreements (e.g. "Section 173 Agreements" with Local Government registered on Certificates of Title under the Planning and Environment Act to ensure certain Planning Conditions are met beyond the lifetime of the Planning Permit).

Finding the best subdivision options for your development or project, is a question of horses for courses.  Subdivision can take various forms, each with different approaches possible.  We have a diverse skill-set with experience across all forms of subdivision to ensure you choose from the best options for your development, be it Greenfield (conversion of farmland to residential lots), Medium Density (conversion of residential to higher density Townhouses), Apartments (creation of vertical communities) or Re-subdivisions of multiple parcels or Lots.

Greenfield and Medium Density

After many years of cutting better pathways through urban development and subdivision processes, we have mastered the art of subdivision risk management, lead in collaboration and add tangible value to teams and projects.

To best support our clients, we:

• Review and Triage
• Prepare, Assess & Critique Designs
• Foresee and deal with problems early to give crucial certainty moving forward
• Chart and flag subdivision process milestones and triggers
• Always present alternative options: tried & tested and innovative
• Simplify complex matters and negotiate successful outcomes
• Monitor, Support and Advise

Industrial AND COMMERCIAL

Success in the Industrial and Commercial Subdivision sector, needs a surveying partner who can structure flexibility and help you re-option quickly and move to stay ahead of changing market needs and meet buyer demands.

We work hard to stay abreast of your needs as they evolve and to provide reliable and quick responses to meet changing requirements.  We know how to listen and offer quality and timely responses.

No one can accurately predict the future.  However, experience has taught us how to foresee issues and future-proof subdivision structures to build in flexibility for efficient changes, if needed.  We do this by drawing from our collective past experiences, staying in touch with our market feelers and maintaining good communication with clients.

APARTMENTS, Highrise AND Commercial BUILDINGS

Social change and innovative design has driven a revolution in the way Apartments, Highrises and Commercial spaces are envisioned, built and function. For 25 years we have worked at improving how complex buildings and vertical communities function, as supported by the boundary framework.

We prepare Plans for contracts by carefully considering how the Lot Ownership, Rights and Interests framework will deliver great on-going use and management for purchasers and Owners Corporation Managers. In sharing our insights and options integral to mitigating risk, we:

• Discuss and review expectations
• Think through function and future management needs
• Explain and offer boundary options
• Implement informed Client directions and instructions
• Ensure design, build and subdivision accord
• Actively engage with consultant and build teams to assist with project milestones and Authority approvals
• Provide expert and knowledgeable services to ensure development settlements

Clear Advice to Resolve Difficult Problems or Amend Boundaries

Our Licensed Surveying Team specialise in Expert Review of property boundaries for issues and risks in terms of best options for your desired outcomes. We take care to provide clear explanations to properly inform your decisions.

Our clients value our empathy and the easily understandable way our reviews unpack complex and esoteric legal boundary matters. We provide no-nonsense, efficient and effective solutions, fit for your purpose.  We simplify complex boundary matters and processes and provide you with solutions and on-going support.

Our experience dealing across all the various legal land statuses and resolving boundary issues, offers a dependable foundation to chart a pathway clear of unknowns and stumbling blocks.  We delivery certainty by navigating a smooth roadway to achieve clear outcomes.

Our expertise includes dealing with:

• Land Status, Ownership, Easements, Restrictions, Covenants  and other encumbrances
• Expert Interpretation of Title Diagrams and Plans
• Excess land, Shortages, Title Gaps and Overlaps, Road and Reserve abuttals
• Adverse Possession and other possessory applications
• Title Boundary Corrections and Amendments
• Crown Surveys and Government Land
• Boundaries of Riparian Rights, Waterways, Bays and Seas
• Boundaries of Air and Light Rights
• Review the work and advice of other Surveyors
• Expert Opinion and Representation
• Formal Plans and Expert Evidence to support Applications to the Registrar of Titles, the Surveyor-General, VCAT and other Courts