Title and Boundary Survey

A Title and Boundary Survey is a single map or plan showing the extent of your property. It can be compared to HM Land Registry Land Certificate or Register of Scotland Land Certificate.

ORC Geomatics are often called to survey and mark out land being bought and sold so there can be no room for dispute at a later date. In these cases we provide both plans and reports following this type of work.

A boundary survey is usually needed if there is some form of dispute between two or more neighbours. This may be to do with the position of the boundary or indeed with any liabilities caused by the boundary. A full boundary survey provides a robust and independent way of establishing the exact facts. ORC Geomatics remain outside the dispute and can help to resolve the dispute in a calm and professional manner.

ORC Geomatics follow the RICS regulations and adhere to best practices. Our aim is to remain calm and independent and provide all parties with confidence that we will provide the most accurate and reliable information possible. We know that there are occasions where trust has broken down and we work with all parties to keep everyone aware of what we are doing and why. This is key to achieving an amicable resolution in any boundary dispute.

Initially we will carry out a survey to enable parties to decide if they wish to proceed any further with the dispute. Whether that be through litigation or with open dialogue with other parties. We would carry out an initial site survey that allows us to carry out a desktop study of all documented evidence, including plans and texts. We will provide plans and a report detailing our professional opinion on the case at hand. This type of report is often required by your insurance company, should you wish to use them to pursue your claim through the courts.

We are often appointed jointly by more than one client to help them resolve a dispute. This is called a joint instruction and can involve solicitors. These cases are slightly more complicated as we are dealing with more than one party. However, our approach is exactly the same. We carry out a site survey and then a desktop study of all available documented information to provide our professional opinion on the case at hand.

Unfortunately many boundary disputes end up in the court system in front of a Judge or Sheriff. We strongly advise that you seek representation at the earliest time, by a solicitor who will ensure that you are professionally represented and that all relevant information from both us and them is lodged correctly. They will ensure that all possible avenues have been explored prior to the case being heard in court. Our reports in these cases is somewhat larger as it has to comply with Expert Witness legislation.