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Guides, frameworks and field notes from EastWest's registered surveyors.

Deposited Plan vs Strata Plan in NSW: What Property Owners Need to Know
Torrens Title Subdivision4 minLATEST

Deposited Plan vs Strata Plan in NSW: What Property Owners Need to Know

Understand deposited plans vs strata plans in NSW, what each shows, and what to check before buying, renovating or subdividing property.

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Do I Need a Stormwater Plan for My House?
Stormwater Work-As-Executed Survey Sydney5 min

Do I Need a Stormwater Plan for My House?

Learn when your house project may need a stormwater plan, what it should show and how survey information supports drainage design in NSW.

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What Is a Pre-Allocated Plan Number in NSW and When Do You Need One?
Torrens Title Subdivision3 min

What Is a Pre-Allocated Plan Number in NSW and When Do You Need One?

Learn what a pre-allocated plan number, or PPN, is, when it is needed in NSW and how a surveyor can arrange it for your plan.

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Peg-Out Survey: What Happens Before a New Home Is Marked Out?
Construction Set-Out Survey4 min

Peg-Out Survey: What Happens Before a New Home Is Marked Out?

Learn what a peg-out survey involves, when to book one, and how precise construction set-out marks help Sydney builders start accurately.

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Can You Reuse an Old Survey Plan for a Renovation in Sydney?
Guide4 min

Can You Reuse an Old Survey Plan for a Renovation in Sydney?

Planning a renovation? Find out if you can reuse an old survey plan, when you need updated measurements, and how our Sydney land surveyors can help.

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Duplex Survey Parramatta: How to Brief Your Surveyor Before Design Begins
Guide5 min

Duplex Survey Parramatta: How to Brief Your Surveyor Before Design Begins

Planning a duplex in Parramatta? Learn how to prepare a clear brief for your surveyor in Parramatta, confirm the scope, and give your designer exactly what they need.

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Can You Use a Topographic Map to Plan a Building Project?
Detail & Contour Survey5 min

Can You Use a Topographic Map to Plan a Building Project?

Discover what a topographic map reveals about your land, and why accurate site levels from a contour survey are required to build in Sydney.

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When Do You Need a Survey Before Building? 6 Key Stages
Detail & Contour Survey5 min

When Do You Need a Survey Before Building? 6 Key Stages

Learn when to arrange a survey before building, from early site design and boundary checks to construction set-out and final surveys.

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How a Contour Survey Helps Plan Stormwater Drainage on Sydney Properties
Detail & Contour Survey4 min

How a Contour Survey Helps Plan Stormwater Drainage on Sydney Properties

Learn how a contour survey in Sydney records site levels, slopes and visible drainage features to support safer stormwater drainage design.

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Surveyor Parramatta: 7 Checks Before You Build
Boundary Identification Survey4 min

Surveyor Parramatta: 7 Checks Before You Build

Buying property in Parramatta to build or redevelop? Discover seven surveying checks covering boundaries, easements, site levels and existing features.

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Property Development Feasibility in NSW: What to Check Before You Spend on Plans
Detail & Contour Survey4 min

Property Development Feasibility in NSW: What to Check Before You Spend on Plans

Learn how to check property development feasibility in NSW. Review planning controls, draft proposals, legal boundaries, site levels, and survey details.

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Topographical Survey vs Boundary Survey Sydney: Which Does Your Project Need?
Detail & Contour Survey5 min

Topographical Survey vs Boundary Survey Sydney: Which Does Your Project Need?

Compare topographical and boundary surveys, learn what each one records and find out which survey your Sydney property project may need.

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