ARP Surveyors - Title Subdivision Experts

 ARP surveyors are experts in the field of title subdivision, particularly Strata subdivision and

Torrens subdivision. These relate to how land gets divided into lots in Australia. This article

will go through both types before outlining the differences.   

Regardless of which service you need, we’ll provide them all to you with a high degree of

quality and guarantee that the work done will meet legal standards. We have significant

experience of surveying and subdivisions across Fairfield and the South West Sydney LGA.

Torrens Subdivision

This subdivision method involves partitioning the land into lots with boundaries that confine

the land across a two-dimensional space. This means that the land owner possesses the air

above the land and the soil below the land to the extent needed for their enjoyment and use

of that land. This means that the subdivision only needs to be subdivided in 2 directions on

the surface of the land. This form of subdivision is the best to adopt where possible where

planning permission has been sought.

Strata Subdivision

Strata subdivision is used where three-dimensional spaces need dividing, such as within

structures already built and in use. Examples of strata title includes home unit buildings,

commercial office and factory spaces and some common duplexes. Strata Title will always

create common property such as foyers, driveways, gardens and common walls. Owners and

residents share these areas. Strata subdivision is the the appropriate way forward

depending on the development type and planning permission granted as opposed to Torrens

subdivision.

Torrens VS Strata Subdivision

We'll go through a couple of important details to outline the crucial differences between

these two subdivision formats. Torrens means that you own the land and any building on top

of it, also known as ‘freehold.’ Strata means you share the same piece of land with multiple

owners, and specified areas used by all the owners are common land where responsibility is

divided.

Any plots of land featuring villas, units, or townhouses are deemed Strata rather than

Torrens because of the common areas used by all residents. Buildings operating under a

Strata subdivision plan will have an owners’ corporation to fund the upkeep of the common

areas and building of the land.

Pros and Cons of Torrens Subdivision

Pros:

● You can make changes to your property as you see fit within the laws approved by

planning legislation.

● There are no restrictions on what you can do on your property such as hanging out

washing, hosting BBQs, parking vehicles, or owning pets.

● Torrens properties afford you more privacy and fewer noise disturbances than Strata

properties.

● Whenever repairs or alterations are needed, you can decide when they’ll go ahead

so that you can manage your finances appropriately.

Cons:

● You’ll need to cover the maintenance and work on a Torrens property yourself.

Pros and Cons of Strata Subdivision

Pros:

● You can benefit from outsourcing all the property maintenance and have a simpler

lifestyle.

● High demand for Strata properties means they’re often easier to sell

● The cost for a Strata property is typically lower than for a Torrens property

Cons:

● Making changes to the property requires the permission of all the owners responsible

for it.

● Fees for maintenance on Strata properties can change and will likely increase over

time.

Engage ARP Surveyors for Your Project

If you need a surveyor to conduct a subdivision according to Torrens or Strata specifications,

call us on 0422 816 957 or click on the Get A Quote form on our website – HERE

To see the reasons our clients keep choosing ARP Surveyors for the Subdivision and

Survey projects our reviews from Google are HERE