A survey plan is another property document that is important for every property transaction. It gives an accurate measurement of a parcel of land and also describes it. The survey plan is just like a map of a property as it spells out the location where a particular property is located. As far as Nigeria is concerned, carrying out due diligence without the survey plan is not complete because the survey plan will save you a lot of headaches before you move ahead. If you find yourself in a situation where you are not been provided the survey plan for verification on demand, it is advisable that you should avoid such transactions.

Having said all these, let us take a critical look at what truly a survey plan is, its types, its features, how much it costs in Lagos.

A survey plan is a legal document that spells out the accurate measurement of a parcel of land. Registered surveyors are usually responsible for issues related to the survey plan. However, in running a search on a property, the survey plan is what will be taken to the land bureau for geographical verification of the property.

The cost of producing a survey plan differs from location to location and the size of the land. Also, the cost of the survey is regulated by the Nigeria Institution of Surveyors and Surveyor Council Of Nigeria. The price of a survey plan in Lagos varies from one zone to another.

Features of A Survey Plan
A good survey plan must have the following features:

1. Name of the owner of the land surveyed by the surveyor.
2. Size of the surveyed land
3. Address of the surveyed land or description
4. Beacon numbers
5. A registered seal
6. Signature of the surveyor and date it was drawn up
7. Survey planned number
8. Stamp showing that the land is free from Government acquisition or not.

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Hi Thinkmint,

Can a survey be done for a flat that is part of a block of flats. Say a survey for an apartment on the fifth floor of a 7 storey building?