Land Surveyors For Subdivisions Melbourne & Regional Victoria
Surveying and planning services to support your development projects from initial feasibility through to registration.
Clear surveying and planning advice helps developers assess opportunities, manage requirements and progress projects with confidence.
Clear surveying and planning advice provides a strong foundation for successful property development. Head & Humphreys works with developers, landowners, consultants and project teams, providing subdivision services, feasibility studies, title boundary advice, estate design and project coordination to support informed decisions from initial planning through to registration.
Subdivision
Single and multi-level building subdivisions, residential, commercial, industrial and rural subdivisions.
Head & Humphreys has over 60 years in subdivision experience, including estate design and lot layout, planning applications, preparation of plans, Council and Service Authority liaison, works project management, marking boundaries and documentation for registration at Land Victoria.
Title Boundary Surveys & Advice
Title searching; title boundary re-establishment survey incl. determination of fence / building positions relative to boundaries / easements. Detailed advice to clients on resolving issues including adverse possession, general law land, land status (Roads, Reserves etc.) access and use rights.
Identification Surveys (pre-settlement check)
Survey and report to determine comparison between occupied (fenced) area of land and title dimensions.
Easement, Covenant & Land Status Advice and Solutions
Detailed advice regarding easements, covenants and land status, including options for creation, variation and removal
Project Management
Liaison between client, owner, Council, service authorities, engineers, solicitors etc. to coordinate works and approvals for completion of developments
Feasibility Studies
Detailed review and report on existing title(s), easements, covenants, planning controls, servicing and physical constraints with regard to development options.
Estate Design
Concept and detailed designs of residential, commercial and industrial estates
Carpark Design & Layout
Design of new and re-design of existing carpark layouts to maximise efficiency whilst maintaining vehicle and pedestrian movement requirements
Clause 56 Assessments & Site Analysis
Preparation of plans and reports to accompany development applications in accordance with Clause 56 of the Planning Scheme
Court Representation
Expert witness services relating to land boundary definition, planning matters and development and conveyancing law
Residential Property Area Surveys
Survey and plan(s) to determine the area of a residential property in accordance with the Property Council of Australia Guidelines.
Gross Lettable Area Surveys (GLA)
Survey and plan(s) to determine the area of an industrial building / supermarket / showroom in accordance with the Property Council of Australia Guidelines.
Gross Lettable Area Retail Surveys (GLAR)
Survey and plan(s) to determine the area of shopping centre / commercial building / strip shops in accordance with the Property Council of Australia Guidelines
Net Lettable Area Surveys (NLA)
Survey and plan(s) to determine the area of an office building / business park in accordance with the Property Council of Australia Guidelines
Adverse Possession
Title boundary survey to determine the extent of additional land being occupied, and detailed advice regarding the status of land occupied and likely success of a claim.
Preparation of abstract of field records, surveyor’s report, plan of survey and overlap diagrams (as required) for lodgement of application by solicitor.
A-SPEC SURVEY
Survey to locate document and detail existing assets and features for Councils service authorities and land managers; D-SPEC, R-SPEC, O-SPEC and B-SPEC, and provide digital information as per GISSA standards.
Why Developers Choose Head & Humphreys
Over 60 Years of Experience
Our longstanding experience in surveying and development planning provides practical insight across residential, commercial, industrial and rural projects throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Licensed Surveyor Involvement
Licensed surveyors remain closely involved throughout your project, supporting accurate documentation, clear communication and informed decisions at each stage.
Modern Technology, Personal Service
We combine contemporary surveying equipment and techniques with responsive service and practical support tailored to your development requirements.
Plan Your Next Development
Discuss your site, subdivision or development requirements with Head & Humphreys and learn how our team can support your project from feasibility through to completion.