Is it necessary to do land surveying: the pros and cons of the procedure

Many have their own plots of land, which were acquired at different times. With the adoption of new laws and regulations in the field of land management, one has to think about whether it is necessary to do land surveying in the SNT in order to avoid problems in the future with determining the boundaries of one’s land.

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land surveying

The land surveying process relates to cadastral activities and is carried out to carry out cadastral registration of all plots. The procedure is carried out by cadastral engineers (CI) who have a special qualification certificate that allows such activities.

If you read the provisions of modern legislation, you can understand whether it is necessary to carry out land surveying. This procedure is performed in the following situations:

  • when dividing a land plot;
  • when forming a land plot (PL) from lands that are in state/municipal ownership (after receiving the document in hand, you can rent out the plot, privatize it, provide the plot for ownership for money or free of charge);
  • when allocating a plot (at the expense of land shares, etc.);
  • in case of land redistribution;
  • when 2 or more land plots are combined.

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After successful completion of the procedure, land owners receive a boundary plan.

land plot plan

Many gardeners are interested in whether it is necessary to survey a garden plot if there is a cadastral number or certificate. In this case, the need for the procedure is indicated in Law 122-F3 and Article 19.

It says that if a land plot does not have data regarding the coordinates of its borders, in this case its state. registration may be suspended. Sometimes it is completely denied.

All the pros and cons of land surveying

After it has become clear why land surveying is needed, it is worth understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure.

pros Minuses
It is carried out free of charge at the expense of the municipality. However, such clarification will be carried out for areas that have not previously been studied. In most cases, this is a paid procedure. Municipal specialists are not always competent.
The documents display all the boundaries of the memory. Neighbors must confirm their own agreement with the boundaries that have been established. The work does not need to be carried out if there is registration, as well as demarcation in the documents establishing ownership of the land plot.
After receiving the boundary plan, the owner of the plot can carry out all kinds of transactions with the landowner (rent, purchase and sale, inheritance, donation, etc.). It takes a lot of effort and time (about 1.5 months).
  Laws are constantly changing and being edited. Because of this, some landowners are delaying the process, waiting for changes that will make the process easier.

If you still have doubts about the need to carry out the procedure for clarifying the boundaries of the site, we recommend taking advice from our lawyers and asking them a question .

If the site is owned, is land surveying necessary? According to the order of the Russian Federation 2236-r regarding improving the quality of services in the modern cadastral field and the mandatory determination of the boundaries of all land plots, which was proposed and adopted in 2012, all land owners must undergo a procedure before 2018 that allows them to determine the boundaries of their plots.

If these requirements are not met, from March 2018 it will be impossible to dispose of land by right of ownership. And, even if the site is privatized, is it still necessary to do land surveying? According to the provisions of this law, it is advisable to carry out the work so that you can sleep peacefully and not worry about your property.

Case studies

In recent years, land plots with and without land surveying have raised numerous questions among owners. Below are the most frequently asked questions.

Question: If there is a site plan, is it necessary to do land surveying?

Answer: The procedure may not be carried out if no transactions with the plot are planned. If you have a plan, you do not need to re-order the service.

Question: Is it necessary to survey the house on the site?

Answer: Happy owners of houses and cottages often wonder whether it is necessary to register ownership of the land that is located under the structure.

Even if they have documentation certifying ownership of the building, the site will still have to be measured additionally. In this case, a procedure is performed to identify the boundaries of the house.

Question: How do you know if you need to survey your dacha plot?

Answer: Each owner of a plot who does not have a land survey plan must receive it before March 2018. Otherwise, he will not be able to dispose of his real estate (land plot): sell, lease, donate, or inherit.

Stages of land surveying

Establishing the boundaries of a land plot is a procedure that is carried out in full accordance with the Instructions approved by the Committee of the Russian Federation, which deals with issues of land management and land resources of the state.

site survey plan

The instructions determine whether it is necessary to do land surveying of a summer cottage, conditions for accuracy, content, control/conducting procedures, registration of the outcome, acceptance of work.

The act is intended for legal entities and individuals conducting land surveying, regardless of departmental affiliation or form of ownership.

So, the following main stages of the procedure should be highlighted:

  1. Concluding an agreement with the organization that will conduct land surveying.
  2. The process of land surveying.
  3. Obtaining a plan for the completed survey.
  4. Entering information into the state real estate cadastre (GKN).
  5. A package of documents is submitted for registration of property rights.

If you decide to buy a plot with undefined boundaries in 2018, you should get the owner to carry out land surveying. Otherwise, the purchase and sale transaction will be considered invalid.

As it becomes clear, the procedure is relevant when selling a land plot. Of course, it takes some time. And if you don’t have one, you should contact a qualified lawyer who will assist in resolving the issue of land surveying your site.

Cost of services

If for certain reasons you are dissatisfied with the services provided by the municipality specialists, you can order this procedure to be carried out privately. Then it won't be free for you. The price may vary depending on the site and is influenced by many factors.

  • Cost 2250-15000 rub. Depends on the type of work. The most expensive service is the allocation of land.
  • Price 3800-4100 rub. - drawing up a technical plan for the allotment.
  • 1000 rub. paid for topographic survey.

Average prices are taken here. In fact, they vary from company to company. Therefore, if you are interested in land surveying, the cost of the service should be clarified with the company from which you plan to order it.

Here is the approximate cost of land surveying services in one of the companies.

prices for services according to price list 1

cost of land development services

Organizations that provide services independently compile price lists. If there are no clear boundaries, they indicate how much land surveying will cost. In this case, the owner will receive a plan indicating the boundaries and coordinates of the corner points of the site only after the above procedure has been completed.

You can also consult with specialists if necessary. They will tell you about all the nuances, in particular, they will tell clients if they sold half of the plot, whether they need to re-do a new survey or whether they can do without ordering the procedure.

When choosing an engineer, it is strongly recommended to take into account not the cost of his services, but the quality. If the engineer makes a mistake, all work will have to be done again. Recommendations from real people regarding the choice of specialists can be found on specialized forums.

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