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Plot Site Visit Checklist: Area, Access and Documents
Keep physical observations separate from ownership, survey and land-use claims when comparing plots or agricultural land.
A photograph of an open site tells you little about its dimensions, access or legal position. Before visiting a plot, obtain the exact location, advertised area, measurement unit and asking price. Ask the advertiser to identify the parcel and explain how it is described in the records.
Use this checklist to organise questions and the information you receive. Visible boundaries, a digital map pin, a listing or an online record alone do not complete a title or approval investigation. Arrange independent professional checks before committing to a land transaction.
Quick checklist
- Identify the exact parcel and the documents used to describe it.
- Confirm area, unit, dimensions and the basis of the measurement.
- Inspect the approach road and clarify the access claimed.
- Record visible conditions and stated utility arrangements.
- Check the stated land use and obtain relevant records.
- Compare prices only after resolving differences in units and inclusions.
1. Establish which land is being advertised
Ask for the village or locality, city or district, survey or parcel reference where applicable, and a meeting point. Compare those details across the advertisement, the location shown during the visit and the documents supplied. Resolve mismatches rather than assuming two similarly named locations are the same parcel.
- Keep the listing reference and the advertiser's stated property type.
- Ask who is authorised to show and discuss the land.
- Record what still needs confirmation instead of treating every supplied detail as verified.
2. Record the unit and measurement basis
Land may be advertised using different area units. Ask for the figure and unit together, and confirm the dimensions claimed. A comparison based on price per area unit is meaningful only when the units and the extent being sold are consistent.
Look at the boundaries the advertiser identifies, but do not treat a fence, marker or a mobile map measurement as a professional survey. If dimensions or boundary identity matter to your decision, obtain appropriate independent confirmation.
| Question | Record for each plot |
|---|---|
| Area | Figure, unit, advertised dimensions and supporting record |
| Identity | Parcel or survey reference and exact location |
| Extent | What land and access are stated to be included |
| Uncertainty | Measurement or boundary questions needing review |
3. Inspect access and ask about utilities
Visit the approach road and ask how the parcel is accessed. Distinguish a road you can physically see from an access right that needs documentary review. Ask about the present utility position rather than treating nearby poles, pipes or buildings as proof that a connection is available.
- Record the access route described by the advertiser.
- Ask about water, electricity and drainage arrangements.
- Note visible site conditions that may need examination by a suitable professional.
4. Check records through the appropriate authorities
Ask which land use is being represented and what records support it. Residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural descriptions are not interchangeable. Check the current requirements relevant to the actual location and intended use.
The Department of Land Resources supports digitisation of land records and registration information through DILRMP. Use the relevant state or local official services and obtain independent advice on the records and transaction documents. Online access makes information easier to obtain; it does not remove the need to assess the particular parcel.
5. Compare the complete proposal
Request a clear asking price, the stated extent being sold and any additional amounts proposed. Compare parcels by location, access, area basis, intended use and unresolved questions. A smaller quoted figure can describe a different area unit or a different extent of land.
Keep a list of documents requested, who supplied each item and the date. Do not mark a document as checked merely because a copy was received. Record the reviewer and what still needs clarification before proceeding.
6. Shortlist using the same questions
Use the checklist on each site visit and discuss material differences before negotiating. If your requirements are not met by the available listings, specify the location, approximate area, unit, intended use and budget in a property requirement.
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References and preparation
This is an AI-assisted HomeHNI checklist, prepared from the listing workflow and the references above. It helps organise questions and observations. It does not certify ownership, approvals, property condition or a person's identity. Check current location-specific requirements and obtain suitable advice for a transaction decision.