A new standard for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys is coming in February of 2021, and because just about every commercial real estate transaction requires an ALTA Survey, this is a big deal. ALTA surveys are critical in helping you understand everything that comes along with your prized investment – easements, encumbrances, encroachments and whole lot more. Your investment as depicted on the survey will be insured by the title company. As important as ALTA surveys are, I see clients trip up and order the wrong survey scope all the time, causing delays of schedule and unnecessary costs – and that’s without even having a new survey standard to digest! So, to help you order the correct survey scope and ensure your 2021 transactions go smoothly, I’ve highlighted the key changes in the new standard that you should be aware of. Let’s get prepared!
To read about these new changes, click here.
May 28, 2025
A PZR Report®, or a Zoning Report, is a detailed document that summarizes and analyzes the zoning classification and land use regulations applicable to a specific parcel of property. It is a critical due diligence tool used in commercial real estate transactions, development planning, and financing processes. Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. provides this service to current and potential commercial real estate clients. To learn more, check out our Partner Zoning Report service page.
March 24, 2025
The ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys standards are updated every 5 years. The next set of standards is anticipated to be released by the end of 2025 and will be in effect in early 2026. To facilitate a smooth transition in standard adoption for our CRE clients, Partner’s team of experts will provide a suite of educational materials. Please check back for updates.
March 11, 2025
What are grandfathered uses, also known as legal nonconforming uses and what do you do? Partner’s experts, Alexis Whipple, and Sara Ehrentreu outline practical scenarios and explain the options that you can take in this article.
