Prepare before travelling to the site
Ask for the precise location, available survey references, plot dimensions, layout or plan, intended use, and the name of the person arranging the visit. Carry a written list of the facts you need to compare so the visit remains focused.
Request copies or viewing access to the records the representative says are available, without treating a document list as proof by itself. Note every unanswered question and allow time for a qualified local professional to assess the relevant records.
- Confirm the exact location, survey references, dimensions, and boundaries.
- Ask what plan, layout, and intended-use information is available.
- Prepare questions about ownership, access, records, and payment terms.
Observe the plot and its approach
Walk the approach and, where permitted, the plot itself. Record the visible road, boundaries, neighbouring use, slope, drainage, water and power arrangements, and any mismatch between the site and the plan or description.
Take notes that identify what you saw and what the representative said, while respecting privacy and access restrictions. A visit helps you compare physical conditions; it does not establish ownership, permissions, or suitability for a proposed use.
- Check the approach, boundaries, dimensions, slope, and drainage.
- Compare the physical site with the plan and written description.
- Record utilities, neighbouring use, open questions, and visit date.
Organise the records review before a commitment
Keep the listing, site notes, maps, payment details, and records together. Ask an appropriately qualified independent property lawyer or survey professional to identify which ownership, encumbrance, revenue, survey, layout, and intended-use checks fit the specific land.
Ask for discrepancies to be explained in writing and do not rush because of an urgency claim. Complete the review that is appropriate for the property and transaction before making a payment or signing an agreement.
Verify before you act
Local facts, records, access, and transaction terms can change. Confirm the current position directly and obtain qualified independent professional review where appropriate before paying or signing.