There is no hard and fast rule. In general, it is always preferable to have a fresh survey so you know exactly what you are buying. But if there has been a survey within the past few years and you are convinced after looking at the property that nothing has changed, your lawyer may tell you that you can safely avoid getting a new survey. While this is not as good as a full survey ordered for your benefit, your lawyer may conclude that it is adequate for your needs. This is particularly true if, based on the lender s survey, the title insurance company is willing to guarantee that there are no boundary line problems.
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