Articles
Kevin Birch has been writing articles for local newspapers since the company was established in 1989. Originally these were published on a weekly basis, and are now published monthly. The articles are written with the general public in mind and are informative and usually based on current events pertaining to land development and the Resource Management Act. The company's team of Surveyors in Pukekohe, Auckland and Hamilton ensure that they are up to date and participate in all significant plan changes proposed by Councils in their area and these articles serve to keep the public informed of these changes. Changes to relevant legislation is also discussed, along with articles on new technology, significant changes in the Company, and major events effecting Surveyors, such as the Christchurch Earthquake. Periodically the articles provide information on the subdivision process or explain terminology used in the Industry.
Over the years, we have received very positive feedback from these articles from people from many walks of life, and now provide through these pages copies of historical articles. These are updated at least monthly. Please feel free to browse - selected years can be chosen from the selection tools. If you have any comments on any articles please contact us through the contact page. Enjoy reading.
Cross-lease to Freehold
23 September 2019
Previous articles have discussed the general concept of crosslease titles and why these had been so popular in the past. These days crosslease titles are seldom created, and most surveys of crosslease titles are modifications to the crosslease areas.
Protecting Elite Soils
20 August 2019
In the news recently has been the Government’s proposal to protect elite soils for primary production. Having lived in Pukekohe all my life and travelling around the country, I frequently hear comments on what a travesty it is that Franklin’s elite so
LIM Reports
26 July 2019
Any person involved in the sale and purchase of property, and that includes many people at some time or rather, will be aware of Land Information Memorandums (LIM’s).
Verifying Boundaries
22 June 2019
We are regularly engaged to provide advice on boundary issues particularly where neighbours are trying to sort out boundaries in order to build or repair boundary fences, or when owners are undertaking additions to buildings.
Quality Processes
23 May 2019
At Birch Surveyors we focus on providing quality consistent results, constantly improving our services, and providing a stimulating rewarding work environment for our staff.
Terminology
23 April 2019
There are a lot of terms commonly used in the Surveying and Planning professions, and this article explains some of those terms in relatively plain English.