Professional Title Re-establishment in Perth
Title re-establishment is the legal process of restoring property boundaries when original survey marks have been lost or destroyed. At City Land Surveyors Perth, our licensed surveyors perform title re-establishment surveys that are registered with Landgate, providing legal certainty about your property boundaries.
What is Title Re-establishment?
Title re-establishment (often called "re-pegging" or boundary restoration) involves:
- Historical research: Examining original survey plans and title documents
- Field survey: Locating any remaining survey marks and evidence
- Boundary calculation: Determining correct boundary positions using cadastral principles
- Mark placement: Installing new permanent survey marks
- Plan lodgement: Registering the survey with Landgate
Title Re-establishment vs Re-establishment Survey
These terms are essentially interchangeable. Both refer to the same process of legally restoring property boundaries. Some surveyors use "title re-establishment" to emphasize the connection to the certificate of title, while "re-establishment survey" is more general terminology.
When Do You Need Title Re-establishment?
- Lost boundary marks: Original survey pegs removed or destroyed
- Boundary disputes: Legal evidence required for court proceedings
- Pre-subdivision: Boundaries must be re-established before creating new lots
- Old properties: Titles created before modern surveying standards
- Property settlements: Buyer requires certified boundary positions
- Building certification: Some councils require re-establishment for close setbacks
The Title Re-establishment Process
- Title search: Obtain certificate of title and survey plan from Landgate
- Research: Review historical surveys, field notes, and adjacent properties
- Field work: Locate remaining marks and measure the property
- Analysis: Apply WA cadastral regulations to determine correct positions
- Mark placement: Install permanent boundary marks
- Lodgement: Submit plans to Landgate for registration
Title Re-establishment Costs in Perth
- Standard residential lot: $2,000 - $4,000
- Large or complex properties: $4,000 - $8,000+
- Rural properties: Quote on application
Contact us for a detailed quote.