ALTA Survey Requirements for a Commercial Property
Buying or financing a commercial building almost always involves an ALTA survey. The hard part starts before any fieldwork. Someone has to decide what the survey will cover, which version of the standards applies and who will rely on the finished map. If you settle those ALTA survey requirements early, the surveyor gets a clear […]
Mortgage Survey for Rowhouses With Rear Building Extensions
A rowhouse with a rear extension can look simple on a listing. The trouble starts when the deed, older drawings or a past survey describe a shorter building than the one standing on the lot today. A mortgage survey helps buyers and lenders see the property as it exists now, including how far the extension […]
ALTA Title Survey for Properties With Sidewalk Vault Rights
A sidewalk vault can add real space to a New York City building. It might hold storage, a boiler room or part of a cellar that runs out under the public walk. Before you buy, lend on or redevelop that property, an ALTA title survey helps you see whether the vault on the ground matches […]