National property law
Land Survey Act [Chapter 20:12]
A guide to the survey records, diagrams, general plans and boundary work that support registration of land in Zimbabwe.
In brief
This Act governs the survey and charting of land for registration. It covers the Surveyor-General's records, approval of diagrams and general plans, survey standards and the formal definition of land boundaries.
What to look for
- Approved survey diagrams and general plans support deeds registration.
- A site plan, layout plan and registered survey diagram answer different questions.
- Boundary or extent concerns require a registered land surveyor and official records.
When this document is useful
Use it when researching stand boundaries, survey diagrams, subdivisions, general plans or the Surveyor-General's role.
Check the current position
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Check later amendments, regulations and current authority requirements before you make a property, planning or development decision.