SUBDIVISIONS

A Subdivision involves splitting an existing parcel of land into two or more lots, and hence, Titles. In order to do so, either a Deposited Plan, Strata Plan or Community Plan must be prepared by a Registered Surveyor for lodgement to the NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS). This process is solely owned by the Surveyor and first requires a Detail Contour Survey and/or Occupation Certificate to be completed as part of the Development Application (DA). As the process can be complex and involves a multitude of legislation and parties, NSW Land Services can manage the project from start to end, making the Subdivision easy and swift for you.

Depending on the type of development, our Registered Surveyors at NSW Land Services can assist you with the following types of Subdivisions:

• Torrens Title Subdivision – This involves division of a land into separate lots where the owner has complete autonomy over the titles and ownership of the land is dealt directly with NSW LRS.
• Strata Title Subdivision – This involves horizontal and vertical division of a property into separate units, villas or apartments, where the title holders share ownership over the land and common areas. Usually the strata manager represents their dealings with NSW LRS.
• Stratum Title Subdivision – This involves division of a property into separate lots where each lot owner holds shares in a service company that owns and manages the common areas. Stratum Title predates Strata Title Subdivisions.
• Community Title Subdivision – This involves division of a land and its (usually several) properties where lot boundaries are defined by land size and title holders share ownership of common infrastructure and services, such as recreational land. Community Titles are mostly used for gated estates like country clubs and are represented by a Community Association that is made up of all the lot owners.