September 22, 2017 8:17 pm
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If you are preparing to develop a piece of land, you are going to need a substantial amount of outside help. Making the most of a piece of property can be difficult, especially for those lacking proper training and lots of experience. Whether this is your first time building on a piece of land or you are an experienced developer, you will need to obtain the services of a land planner. Working with a qualified land planner to obtain your site consultation in Guadalupe County, TX is the best way to ensure that you are making the most of your... View Article
September 8, 2017 11:16 pm
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If you need to obtain a FEMA elevation certificate in Guadalupe County, TX, know you can count on the team at Bettersworth & Associates, Inc. to get the ball rolling. But first, there are some important things you should know, and questions you should remember to ask. What is an elevation certificate? An elevation certificate is the official way to document your building’s elevation. You need this if your property is located in an area deemed a Special Flood Hazard Area to prove that a new construction or building improvement is elevated to a proper level. If you live in... View Article
August 25, 2017 11:16 pm
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Whether you own an empty lot or an active property, you should have the parcel’s property lines legally documented as proof of ownership. This is called a boundary line survey. A property boundary survey is a process that determines the property lines and accurately locates the land’s true corners. This type of survey is often done to solidify property information in a deed, but is also for making sure one lot’s property lines are not encroaching on another’s. What is the cost of a boundary survey? The actual cost of a property boundary survey will vary depending on the type... View Article
August 9, 2017 1:52 am
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Looking forward to installing a brand new pool in your backyard this summer? You might want to wait to break ground until you know the exact location of your property lines. Property lines are crucial in determining if and where you can build your new pool or any other structure. It’s important you know exactly where your property ends and your neighbors’ begins. Otherwise, you could be forced to remove your new addition or face steep legal fees if it were to accidentally encroach on someone else’s land. Luckily, determining property lines doesn’t have to be too difficult. Making the... View Article
July 26, 2017 1:52 am
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Did you know that you might not be the only one legally entitled to your property? You read that right—many property owners may actually share part of their land with a neighbor or a utility company. This is due to what is known as a utility easement or a right-of-way. The local governing body can grant either type of access to give designated individuals the right to certain parts of your property for a specific purpose. While they don’t own your land, they have a right to use the designated portion for the purpose identified. This most commonly includes utility... View Article
