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Long-term occupation of land doesn't automatically translate to legal ownership, but under certain conditions it can. Adverse possession near Melbourne allows a person who has occupied land continuously, openly, and without the owner's permission for at least 15 years to apply for title to that land. It's a legal concept most property owners only encounter when a neighbour makes a claim or when a purchase due diligence process uncovers an unresolved occupation. Whether you are making a claim or defending against one, the strength of your position depends heavily on accurate survey evidence. Establishing or disputing the extent of occupation, confirming title boundaries, and producing legally admissible survey documentation are all critical to the outcome of an adverse possession application in Victoria. Linear Land Surveying is a licensed surveying company based near Vermont, with over 30 years of experience supporting landowners, developers, and solicitors across Melbou...

Restrictive covenants placed on title decades ago continue to block development plans that would otherwise comply with current planning schemes. Developers and landowners near Melbourne regularly discover that covenants limiting dwelling numbers, building materials, or land use are sitting on their title, invisible until they become an obstacle. The  removal of covenants  is a legal process that, when navigated correctly, removes those restrictions and opens the path to development.   The process involves applying to VCAT or the Supreme Court of Victoria to have the covenant varied or removed. Success depends on demonstrating that the restriction is obsolete, that it provides no benefit to those it was intended to protect, or that its removal causes no substantial injury to affected parties. Survey evidence plays a significant role in supporting these applications.   Linear Land Surveying is a licensed surveying company based near Vermont with o...

Property projects in Melbourne move fast, and inaccurate survey data slows everything down. Boundary disputes, planning refusals, and building errors requiring costly corrections all trace back to poor or unlicensed survey work. With only approximately 300 practising licensed surveyors across Victoria, the difference between a qualified team and an unlicensed one is significant.   Linear Land Surveying  land surveyors in  Melbourne   provide precise measurements, accurate spatial data, and specialist advice across every stage of a property project. From the first site assessment through to final certification, the right surveying team keeps timelines, budgets, and approvals on track.   Surveying Services Across Every Project Type   Licensed surveyors are the only professionals legally authorised to carry out the full range of land surveys in Victoria. Title re-establishment, feature and level surveys, subdivision management, and set-out su...