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• Do I Need A Solicitor Before Boundary Mediation
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Have you asked: Do I need a solicitor before boundary mediation? This article discusses the role of a solicitor in resolving boundary disputes, from initial neighbour discussions to formal mediation, and explains when legal guidance is crucial. A boundary dispute typically arises when two parties, a pair of neighbours commonly, have a disagreement over a matter concerning the boundary that separates their respective properties...

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• How Much Does Property Mediation Cost
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How much does property mediation cost? In this article, we provide a detailed breakdown of the expenses involved in property mediation, including who pays, the factors that influence costs, what the fees cover, and how legal aid can help manage these costs effectively. Mediation is a conflict resolution process that comes with certain costs. The common practice is for these costs to be split equally amongst all involved parties,...

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• Is Mediation Suitable For Property Disputes
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Is mediation suitable for property disputes? This article explores mediation as a practical alternative for resolving conflicts over land, buildings, or homes, detailing its process, benefits, and suitability for different types of property disputes. Property disputes are arguments or disagreements that revolve around land, buildings or homes. These disputes can occur due to a variety of reasons. Some common issues include problems...

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• How To Solve Property Disputes With A Mediator
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Wondering how to resolve property disputes without heading to court? This article explores the use of mediators to manage such conflicts efficiently and amicably, covering everything from potential sanctions for refusing mediation to selecting the right mediator and the advantages of mediation over traditional litigation. When attempting to resolve property conflicts, many people typically envision that court litigation is the...

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• How Does Mediation Work With Neighbour Disputes
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How does mediation work with neighbour disputes? This article explores the effective use of mediation in resolving neighbour disputes, highlighting its role in preventing conflicts from escalating and providing a cost-effective, harmonious solution.  We cover the process, benefits, and various modes of mediation, emphasising its superiority to traditional legal approaches in maintaining long-term neighbourly relations.  Having...

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• What Is The Role Of An Expert Witness
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What is the role of an expert witness? Find out more about how an expert witness can assist with property and boundary disputes. An expert is someone with specialist knowledge in a particular field, discipline, or sector that others may rely on to give expertise and opinion. The expert has likely undergone extensive education, specialist training, or special experience that has made them an expert. Expert witnesses must fulfil their primary...

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• What Is An Expert Witness Surveyor
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Find out what is an expert witness surveyor? We look at the role of an expert witness and when you will need an expert witness. An expert witness surveyor in property valuation disputes will pursue third-party cases on your behalf. On the other hand, an expert witness is a term used to describe someone that will assist a court with their expertise in a legal dispute and is commonly called upon as an expert witness in civil proceedings. They...

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• Can A Surveyor Determine A Boundary
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This article asks: can a surveyor determine a boundary? We look at getting professional help with a boundary dispute and what happens during a legal boundary survey. Boundary disputes over property lines are a common topic in the United Kingdom. When line boundaries are unclear, they lead to disputes that may cost a property owner more money than necessary. It can be hard to know what steps to take to avoid disputes and prove where property line...

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• What Is A Land Lot Line
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As a property owner, you may ask what is a land lot line. Find out more about hoe property boundaries are defined and legally applied. The real estate definition of a 'Lot', or 'plot' states that it is a patch of land owned or in the process of being owned by proprietors. Technically the plot of land is considered a single parcel of property in the real estate market or, similarly, an unmoveable piece of property. Moreover,...

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• How Do I Make A Claim For Adverse Possession
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Making an adverse possession claim can bring many complications. See below for what adverse possession is, what the necessary intentions to possess land are, eligibility for claiming, the evidence needed for a successful application, and the rules for claims for registered and unregistered land. Adverse Possession is a legal term for the procedure in which a person who is not the legal owner of land has it transferred to them after...

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• Can A Neighbour Block A Right Of Way
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Can a neighbour block a right of way? Find out more about your rights when it comes to boundary disputes. We look at what to do when your right of way has been blocked. Even a few inches can cause various boundary disputes. To solve a dispute like this, the parties involved would have to rely on their Land Registry Title Plan to see the boundary markings and positions.  If you're confused about how you can define the property...

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• Fence Landscaping And Outbuilding Boundaries
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Are you looking for advice on Fence, Landscaping And Outbuilding Boundaries?  We look at common considerations involved in boundary disputes. If you are finding it difficult to decide where to draw the line for the placement of fencing, garden decking, or gates in your garden, look no further than this guide.  When it comes to abiding by the law and planning permissions, we suggest that you always contact your Local Authority for...

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• How To Resolve a Boundary Dispute
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Do you want to find out how to resolve a boundary dispute in the UK? We look at common causes of boundary disputes and options for resolving the dispute. Common causes of boundary disputes with residential property Boundary disputes between neighbours in residential properties can arise for a number of reasons. Generally, these disputes occur after one of the properties has changed ownership or when the current owner wishes to make...

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• What To Do With A Boundary Dispute
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Do you want to find out what to do if you have a boundary dispute? We look at ways to avoid disputes and how to resolve boundary  disagreements with your neighbour. How can I best avoid a boundary dispute in the first place? When two people, most often neighbours, dispute the other's rights to a piece of land, this is a boundary dispute. These boundary disputes often arise when one person places a fence or other delineating...

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• Major Reason for Boundary Disputes
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What are the Main Reasons for Boundary Disputes? Are you looking for the main reasons for boundary disputes? We discuss in this article the reasons behind many boundary disputes and ways to avoid them becoming legal disputes. If you are wanting to find out your property boundaries, then you need to do a few things first. For example, you need to gather as much information as possible from the Land Registry. However, if this doesn't...

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• How to Apply to Land Registry
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Many homeowners are confused when it comes to their property boundaries of adjoining lands. This can be down to the low standards required in the description of boundaries. These standards were set in place to sell discrete, small pieces of land (often referred to as parcels) and for the purposes of registering a title to these parcels. There are some cases where neighbouring landowners are on good enough terms with one another that they can...

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• Do I need an expert witness
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There are numerous reasons why boundary issues arise, but there are two which are the most common. Firstly, disputes can occur when one of the neighbours deliberately or unknowingly replace the boundary structure such as a fence, a ditch or a hedge. Secondly, a dispute can arise if the plans and/title documents are not transparent or have a conflict. Therefore, since the Land Registry documents & Ordnance Survey Plans claim not to be 100%...

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• Commercial Property Purchases
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Commercial property surveyors are comprehensive and concentrate on several tasks like prioritising the needs of a client besides monetary valuation. Therefore, anyone involved in commercial property from buyers to sellers, landlords, and tenants, it is important to understand the role played by commercial property surveyors. What Does A Chartered Surveyor Do? The primary role of chartered surveyors is to help homebuyers in...

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• How Does Mediation Work
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An Independent mediator can offer a variety of benefits when you choose this route to handle a dispute. Sometimes it can be challenging to come to a resolution, but an independent mediator is trained to help both parties reach agreement. They can help to foster a positive solution that both sides will be happy with, enabling both sides to be heard. This process is considered to be a forward-looking process, and it's active in trying to...

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• Land Registry Property Register
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Since 1993, the HM Land Registry has been responsible for the records regarding most land or property sold in both England or Wales. Their records include the title plane, title summary, any flood risk indicators, and the title register. There are three different registers which make up the Land Registry's electronic register: The Property Register The Proprietorship Register The Charges Register Each of these...

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• What Does A Chartered Surveyor Do
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It is hard to define precisely what a chartered surveyor does as there are many different variations of the job. The most basic definition is that they are involved in land, property and the construction of buildings. They can examine structures for any structural defects and work out the value of land and property. They can also let you know if there are any other problems in the property such as damp or Japanese Knotweed. The work that...

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Boundary disputes have been common over the years, and even after they've been settled, the parties involved develop animosity. Some of the reasons for animosity include the feelings they invoke and misuse of money, especially on small parcels of land. At the end of a boundary dispute, the parties involved face judicial criticism besides spending a lot of money on the case. Therefore, even if one of the parties involved won the case,...

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• What is a Land Registry Title Plan
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The process of identifying boundaries with precision is not easy because the legal boundaries and the physical boundaries are different. As a result, completing the registration of a title can result in disputes even in areas or parcels of lands where none existed. If you own a piece of land, it is crucial to understand that Title Plans do not show the exact boundaries in the land title.  Defining and Identifying Property Line However,...

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• What is the boundary of my property
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Boundary disputes may arise due to a few inches, and the extent of these disputes may depend on your neighbour. To solve the dispute, parties involved rely on their Land Registry Title Plan to see the boundary positions and markings. If this information is not obtained, frustration can be seen on either of the parties. But, how can you define your property boundary?  Here are three ways you should consider using: This refers...

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• What to do if Neighbour is Encroaching
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There are instances when you think that your neighbour knowingly or not has placed their boundary fence in the wrong place. This can occur when part of their structure or driveway overlaps onto your property. In that case, there are options available before taking the case to your lawyer. It is crucial you understand the nature of the dispute. You will need to know where the exact boundary is, as any fence placement may not represent the legal boundary...

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• Boundary Dispute Prevention
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Boundary disputes and party wall conflicts are significant issues faced by property owners in commercial and industrial properties as well as local neighbourhoods. In a single year, thousands of people make legal requests for advice on party wall disputes between neighbours. This number of disputes has increased compared to previous years. Misunderstood or inaccurately measured boundaries are the main cause of encroachment disputes...

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• Dealing With Boundary Disputes
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There is a good chance that you will need to seek expert advice if you become involved in a boundary dispute with your neighbour. You will get the advice from a chartered surveyor or chartered land surveyor specialising in boundary disputes. You will need to look at the two properties deed records held at the land registry offices. That will help in establishing which parts of the land belonging to each of you. The surveyor's report may get...

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• Resolving Boundary Disputes
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A boundary can simply be defined as a frontier which marks the limits of an area. Boundaries comprise of walls, hedges, fences, stones and edgings just to mention but a few. Nevertheless, delineating one's boundary has been a problem and an issue of concern since time immemorial. It is common to hear of people complaining about breach of boundaries. This usually occurs when a homeowner infringes or makes changes to a boundary without gaining...

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Conflicts with a next-door neighbour should not become issues that never reach a resolution. An understanding of who is responsible for the boundary and where it ends can offer long-lasting solutions. Many issues can be resolved easily and avoided altogether. If you have been accused of encroaching your neighbours land, you need not worry. We have identified a number of practical ways to help solve this issue. How To Resolve a Boundary Dispute 1. It...

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Have you ever wondered how people are able to identify legal boundary from the title deeds?  It can be mind-boggling to a normal person how that comes into play but in reality, the professionals use an Ordnance Survey map to help them translate the landscape into the mapping that we use today.  The Ordnance Survey map features a line that shows that a certain feature existed in that position as per the limitations at the...

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• Where are My Property Boundaries
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Although people who own pieces of land think that they have ownership of the right/left boundary, there is no legal basis for this. Sometimes, the title deeds that we use to register the property might mention the boundaries.  This can be good news if the deed has mentioned such information, it is guaranteed that the same is in the register. However, a lot of deeds do not mention about boundaries, and it is upon the owners to determine...

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• Understanding Boundary Descriptions
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Boundaries result from the owner of land dividing a large piece of land into small sections- or parcels of land. The owner then puts up the divided parcels of land for sale.  Consequently, the owner of the property is therefore responsible for defining or describing where the new boundaries of these created pieces of land will be.  Boundary descriptions are usually in the earliest title deed which can either be a conveyance...

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After reviewing how methods of describing new boundaries come into effect, it is necessary to consider how such new boundaries can arise. The methods used to create new boundaries can result in different boundary descriptions. There are four methods for making and describing new boundaries: An owner of a large area of undeveloped land that has access to a road sells single building plots to several individual buyers. The description...

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• Legal Boundary Advice
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Sometimes, knowing where the boundary of your property is can be very tricky. It can even be more confusing and troublesome if you have a difficult neighbour who will not hesitate to take you to court if he or she thinks you are encroaching on his or her property. Dealing with the issue of the boundary is very sensitive and thus, you should not proceed without professional and legal boundary advice. The first thing most people think about...

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A retaining wall is any structure made to retain or hold soil behind it. Among the numerous materials that one can make retraining walls with are treated timber, poured concrete, concrete blocks, boulders or rocks. When the ground level between the land on two sides of a wall changes, you should build a retaining wall. It should be stronger than the common walls so that it can offer maximum support to the land retained on the higher side. Some...

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Typical boundary descriptions are in the parcels clause of the initial conveyance concerning the parcel of land. Unfortunately, the deeds do not disclose who wrote the parcels clause. It could have been the seller tasked with deciding where the boundary would fall, or the real estate agent selling the land on the seller's behalf, or the solicitor responsible for conveyancing.  Defining and Identifying Property Line Examples...

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Documentary Evidence for the Position of Boundaries The conveyance plan or the transfer plan uses 'T-marks' to show the ownership. Alternatively, the deed wording can state who the owner is. When you cannot determine the owner, you can use physical evidence to establish the position of the boundary. Careful research may produce evidence of more historical documents that may or may not have been formally registered with the Land Registry,...

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• Defining and Identifying Property Line
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Boundary lines, or property lines, are used to define points where your land ends and where your neighbour's land starts. This information is contained in your property deed or survey files you received when purchasing the property. You can also get it from the county assessor's office using mapping tools. Before you erect any structure along the boundary line, for instance, a fence, be sure to verify the correct position of your...

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A fence is a permanent structure that surrounds premises and offers security and protection for those within. There are no stipulated laws that demand that it is compulsory for one to surround their premises with a fence. If you have purchased a property with existing fences, the conveyance deed may include a specific agreement requiring the purchaser of the land and property to maintain the fence. Defining property boundaries:...

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• Extensions and Boundary Lines
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Every once in a while, you may want to extend your house for both practical and financial gains. It is within the law, as well as clearly stipulated in your local Development Plan as long as it does not interfere with the appearance of the existing property, adjoining properties and the set of terms and scale, design and materials. Having said that, you may realise that a lot of consideration is required when one is planning a domestic...

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• Selling a Property with Boundary Dispute
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If you are amidst an ongoing boundary dispute with your neighbour, it can eventually worsen to the point where you'd rather move away. However, the looming question is whether or not the seller will be able to sell a property that has a dispute over its boundary. The short answer is that it depends on the purchasing method of the buyer; they will not be able to secure a mortgage when there is a dispute over the boundary. However, this restriction...

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Hedges are popular among homeowners for their decorative appeal, as well as their ability to define and decorate property boundaries. However, they must be planted on agreeable property boundaries to serve sufficiently as borders. Despite their aesthetics and practical versatility, they are often the cause of conflicts and disputes between neighbouring parties. Disagreements often arise regarding their maintenance or when their roots grow...

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