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Many areas of Victoria, including the Yea, Alexandra , Yarck and Longwood areas have been significantly affected by bushfires in January 2026.

To assist Bushfire Recovery of these communities and the affected properties, the early involvement of surveying consultants to locate the remains/position of existing fencing and title related features prior to their removal from site, can greatly assist in the re-establishment of title within these areas and the location and protection of existing historical survey control within the locality.

We have recently closed the doors to our Warburton Office for the final time.

The Thomas & George team would like to thank the Warburton and surrounding area Community that has supported our surveying consultancy business located in Warburton for the last 42 years, and Lilydale since 2020.

We will continue to support the Upper Yarra Valley community from our Lilydale office.

The Thomas & George team were announced as Winners in multiple categories at the inaugural Victorian EISSI Awards held at the Rendezvous Hotel in Melbourne on 11th October 2025

The State Government's Phase 2 ePlan mandate commences from 29/08/2025, and will be required for new plans of subdivision of 10 lots or less, unless satisfying the exemption criteria.

ePlan is the transition to an eventual digital plan of subdivision creation & registration system, but Phase 2 of the ePlan rollout is a hybrid system of continuing the old and adding the additional new ePlan process.

The Tiny Homes movement and recent changes to Planning Schemes to enable consideration of Small Second Dwellings on allotments are about provision of efficient "Affordable Housing" opportunities for people within their communities, but is this an affordable and efficient option?

Matt & Tim recently attended the National Survey Conference in Darwin, with the theme of "Building Better Leaders".
Learning to Lead Bigger, Lead Better will benefit our staff, clients and our business.

Planning Amendment VC282 today makes changes to Clause 54 of all Planning Schemes across Victoria. The amendment changes the rules in relation to "One Dwelling on a Lot" or "Small Second Dwelling on a Lot", and has been implemented to expedite Housing development in Victoria.

Thomas & George has re-employed Ross Jackel to the role of Graduate Surveyor within our small consultancy team.

Planning Amendment C159 was approved by the Planning Minister on 20th November 2020, which resulted in changes from the Rural Living Zone to Low Density Residential Zone or Neighbourhood Residential Zoning for the properties affected by this Amendment in The Launching Place, Millgrove & Wesburn areas.

Consultancy advice from a local specialist like the team at Thomas & George is recommended, prior to commencing any development/subdivision project within these areas

Thomas & George P/L has a feature article in the latest issue of the national "The Surveyor" magazine (issue 25). This follows on from our win in the 2024 National Surveying Consultancy Excellence Awards (1-10 Employees) category.

We often receive quote requests for a survey of a property, with minimal detail provided as to the underlying purpose for survey request.
I need a Feature & Level Survey of My Property?
I need my Title Boundaries surveyed?
This blog article explains the difference between a Quote and a Fee Proposal, so that the consumer can recognise what they have received in response to their enquiry.

There is one certainty in property development – Government & Government Departments whether they be Federal, State or Local, will always make sure they get a piece of the action through taxes/Levies on property and property development when an opportunity arises.

Reform of the LDRZ Subdivision provisions has a detailed history over the last 10-12 years within Yarra Ranges. Recent correspondence received from Council indicates shire wide review of the LDRZ subdivision provisions may commence in 2025, as per the recently adopted Housing Strategy.

Surveyors Australia this week held their National Congress in Queenstown, New Zealand.
The team at Thomas & George Licensed Surveyors were announced as the 2024 winners of the
Surveying Consultancy Excellence Awards in the 1-10 Employee Category.

It is possible in some situations to apply for a 2nd dwelling on Low Density Residential Zone allotments of less than 8000m² in Shire of Yarra Ranges, where the density of neighboring residential character supports a higher density of development on the subject land.