Subdivision of land is the creation of smaller land units from a single piece of land. Consolidation on the other hand is the creation of a larger piece of land our of two or more smaller pieces.

A property owner wishing to subdivide his/her property will require the assistance of a property lawyer to ensure that the proposed subdivision will not conflict with any registered title deed conditions and to guide such owner through the process, including the compliance with the many laws and regulations governing the subdivision of land. A land surveyor is engaged by a property owner to draft the necessary subdivisional diagram and to obtain the necessary local authority or other relevant authority approvals. On approval of the diagrams by the Surveyor General for the area in which the property is situated, Herold Gie will assist the client in registering title to the respective subdivided portions of land or transferring such portions in accordance with an agreement of sale or other contract and obtaining the relevant bond holders' consents.

Consolidation of property also requires the services of a land surveyor to draft the diagram of the new enlarged property. On approval of the consolidated diagram by the Surveyor General, Herold Gie will assist the client to register title to that property by virtue of a Certificate of Consolidated Title, including the obtaining of any bond holders' consents.

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