Lexpress Trends-Residential and agricultural N° 1 - August 2022 | Page 10

DID YOU KN

Surveying your plot of land
If you have a project to build in Mauritius , convert or plant on your land without encroaching on your neighbour ’ s land or breaching the law , it is very important to have a detailed plan of the property prepared by a licensed surveyor , giving accurate details of the measurement . Title deeds and land registries are not always reliable for their accuracy , hence the importance of working with a professional surveyor .
The procedures with the seller
Do not forget to ask for the title deed and make sure whether or not the plot has been demarcated . These documents make it possible to verify the identity of the owner and the dimensions of the land .
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