Land surveying, for people who are not well versed in this field can seem like a complicated, unnecessary process that will take up more money for their project/land or space.
However, a land survey – “the art and science of establishing or reestablishing corners, lines, boundaries, and monuments of real property (land) based upon recorded documents, historical evidence, and present standards of practice” – is an important aspect to have when acquiring property and having one done can save you problems in the future.
Here are a few misconceptions about land surveying in Zanzibar, to guide you in your search for land surveyors in Zanzibar:
I don’t need a land survey in Zanzibar to build on my property
Are you certain about this? Are you sure exactly where your property lines are; where they start and end? You need to be careful of this – if you build on property whose property lines you are not sure of, you could in the future end up facing the problem of having to tear down your property and all the work and money you have put into it will be a waste. This can easily happen if you end up building on a neighboring property, or even too close to the road or ocean.
Land surveys in Zanzibar have a standard rate based on parcel size
In as much as here at MK Surveyors we can price your work based on the size of the plot, it will also depend on other factors on the parcel of land. Some of the factors that are taken into consideration are: The existence of previous surveys, the quality of already existing records, the year the land was partitioned, the visibility of the ground level and the presence of obstacles on the property such as buildings and fences.
If my property was already surveyed, I do not need to do another land survey in Zanzibar
If your land has been surveyed before but some time has passed, it is always a good idea for you to have another one done. This is for a number of reasons. A reason is simply that over time things change, relying on a map that was created decades ago could lead to inaccurate readings. You want to make sure that things such as your property lines are still correct and yours and potentially have not over time come to belong to someone else.
Neighbors don’t encroach upon property lines in Zanzibar
Not all neighbors are neighborly. You might be a good neighbor but you can’t expect everyone to share the same values as you. With this said, we can attest to the fact that disputes between neighbors happen frequently and we have witnessed these ourselves here at MK Surveyors.
Get a professional land survey done when you buy property in Zanzibar, there is no harm in double checking your property lines, it will help you avoid any future conflict.
I have a fence on that demarcates my property in zanzibar so i don’t think i need a land survey
An existing fence can help to show where your property is, but if you did not put it there yourself, and it has been there for decades, then you probably need to get a land surveyor in zanzibar to help you just for clarity and peace of mind. You do not want to wake up one day and find that what you thought was your property, and heavily invested in is actually not the case.
Are you in need of a land surveyor in Zanzibar? Here at MK Surveyors we pride ourselves in our work and services that we offer our clients. We are happy to talk to you and answer any questions that you might have on land surveying in Zanzibar.
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