Boundary Disputes
Boundary Disputes
We know, from many years’ experience, that Boundary Disputes can quickly escalate from minor disagreements to expensive and distressing court cases. If, after checking your deeds, you are not able to reach a compromise, the earlier you contact an RICS Chartered Surveyor the more likely it is that the dispute can be resolved quickly and calmly without the need for litigation and minimal stress.
Our RICS Chartered Surveyors can help you by
- Surveying your land
- Checking title deeds and plans
- Accessing historical documents and photographs
- Preparing technical data
- Advising on mediation and arbitration procedures
- Preparing a new plan for submission to the Land Registry once the boundary has been determined
The dispute can be resolved quickly and calmly
Why are boundary disputes common?
Your property boundary is an invisible line, dividing your property from your neighbouring properties. It should be specified in your conveyance deeds, both in writing and in a plan. Often a physical feature, such as hedging, fencing or a wall is positioned along the boundary. Disputes often occur regarding the positioning of these features, or the boundary itself.
The most common disputes involve
- New fences, hedges or walls
- Extensions
- Ownership of features along the boundary, and the legal right to make changes to those features
The boundary defined in your conveyance deeds may not have been drawn up by a professional RICS Chartered Surveyor and therefore may not contain accurate descriptions that will enable the identification of boundaries.
We are commercial estate agents as well as surveyors and valuers .
Our team of RICS Chartered Surveyors can help to quickly and professionally resolve any boundary disputes, saving you time, money and unnecessary distress. For a quote or general advice, contact our team of experts.
