How hard is it to split land up, and resell it? like if you own alot?

Question

How do you do it and can you provide any links?

Answer 1

A property lawyer has to divide the land into different ERF's, and you will have to register with the necessary government departments.

Answer 2

Gosh, that sounds like a lot of shoveling!

Huh? Oh! I get it.

Can't be too hard. My grandfather was a genius who bought a lot for his house, and half the neighboring lot so that no one could ever build there unless they bought both halves from two different owners.

Answer 3

I'm afraid that is entirely based upon where you live. Begin by looking at county parcel and plat laws. Better yet, call your county and ask questions.

Some counties are very restrictive both on re-platting and on improvements. It is important to consider improvements laws and permitting because if you have  property that can't be improved easily then it is probably property you can't sell easily. Some laws that can affect improvements are permitting laws, green laws (e.g. Boulder Co. in Colorado has laws dictating energy efficiency and self sufficiency for houses of certain sizes), wetlands or environmental laws, green space laws, etc. Also, plat sizing will be dependent on how water and sewer must be supplied. If Well and septic, size lots based on county dictated minimum distances between well and septic as your absolute minimum lot.

Cities also have laws you need to consider... If you're in or near a big city, then whew...

Answer 4

No one can really answer that question for you as it all factors on your particular lot.

I think you have to deal with your own local city or county offices. FIRST. Before you can do anything else.

Answer 5

It's easy if the land you are wanting to split has easy entrance.  Not landlocked or anything.  You should be able to go to the city about it and they can give you the necessary steps and codes in your area.  Maybe talk to a realtor as well.

Answer 6

You'd have to first hire a land surveyor to divide the land to your specifications.

Answer 7

That depends where it is, but you will have to meet current zoning and development regulations, probably have to prove all lots can be built on, and pay fees. You will also have to have them surveyed, and create new parcel maps, you may have to make improvements such as roads, drainage, utilities, provide easements for road, utilities, etc. If you are trying to create 5 or more lots, you will be subject to subdivision law, which is even more complicated and will cost you even more.

I've done it in California, and no one would tell you it's easy here. In these environmentally conscious times, I think it's getting harder to do this almost anywhere. You may need to hire a land use consultant to manage this for you.