In this episode, Surveyors Marcus Vane and Cleo dive deep into the legal minefield of NSW Strata plans. From "lazy drafting" that leaves decorative features floating in a legal liability waiting to happen, to the hidden traps of 1970s dividing walls, we explore why a surveyor's decisions are the only thing standing between a happy homeowner and a massive liability claim.

Whether you’re a lawyer, developer, strata manager, or a fellow "pedantic" surveyor, this episode is a masterclass in reading the fine print of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015.

In the premiere episode of The New South Wales Surveying Brief, Cleo and Marcus strip away the opinions to look strictly at the legislation surrounding Old System Title. From navigating the Vendor Index to understanding the "Good Root of Title" and the dangers of Primary Applications, this is the practical advice you need for your next project in the inner-west.

Plus: Why the fence is just an opinion, but the deed is the truth.

Topics: Conveyancing Act 1919, Primary Applications, Section 53, and 19th-century title chains.