Survey

Definition

• A map executed by a licensed surveyor, which sets down precisely the boundaries of a given property as well as improvements, references to known landmarks, and the property's notable features. A precise measurement of a parcel's dimensions.

Notes
As in surveyed land.

Synonyms
review, assessment, land survey

Acronyms
srvy

Alternate Spellings
Metes

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Acre — Definition,
  • 43,560 square feet. A plot of land 180 by 242 feet is one acre.
• Agreed Boundary — Definition,
  • Property lines that are drawn to settle a dispute between neighbouring property owners.
• Appraisal Report — Definition,
  • A detailed evaluation of the value of a property based on an inspection and a review of the values of nearby, comparable properties.
• Boundary — Definition,
  • The line dividing adjacent properties.
• Buffer Strip — Definition,
  • This refers to a parcel or stretch of land that separates two pieces of property.
• Hectare — Definition,
  • An area equal to 100 meters by 100 meters
• Inspection Report — Definition,
  • The documentation of a thorough examination of a house's visible structural parts and systems, conducted before purchase.
• Land Lot — Definition,
  • A piece of land owned by an individual or entity.
• Metes and Bounds — Definition,
  • A surveyor's legal description of a parcel of land, defined by measurements and angles.
• Plat — Definition,
  • A map that shows a parcel of land and how it is subdivided into individual lots. Plat maps also show the locations of streets and easements.
• Property Report — Definition,
  • A legal document prepared by a surveyor that shows the locations of all visible public and private improvements relative to property boundaries.
  • A legal disclosure that developers of timeshare properties are required to give to prospective buyers.
• Square Footage — Definition,
  • The area within a building, calculated by measuring the rooms by length and width.