Garden fence boundary dispute between neighbours
15 January 2024 8 min read

Understanding Fence Boundary Disputes: A Complete Guide

Fence boundary disputes are one of the most common property issues in England and Wales. Learn how to identify, prevent, and resolve fence disputes using professional boundary surveys and Land Registry evidence.

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Land Registry title plan document with boundary lines
10 January 2024 10 min read

How to Read Your Land Registry Title Plan

Your Land Registry title plan is crucial for understanding property boundaries. This guide explains how to interpret title plans, understand the general boundaries rule, and identify potential boundary issues before they become disputes.

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Mature hedge forming property boundary between houses
5 January 2024 7 min read

Hedge Boundaries: Rights, Responsibilities and Disputes

Hedges as boundary features present unique challenges. Discover who owns the hedge, maintenance responsibilities, and how to resolve hedge boundary disputes when your neighbour disagrees about the boundary line.

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Couple viewing property and checking boundaries
28 December 2023 9 min read

Property Purchase: Essential Boundary Checks Before You Buy

Buying a property with boundary issues can be costly. Learn what boundary checks to perform before property purchase, how to spot warning signs, and when to instruct a chartered land surveyor for a pre-purchase boundary survey.

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Historic Ordnance Survey map showing property boundaries
20 December 2023 11 min read

Using Historic Maps to Resolve Boundary Disputes

Historic Ordnance Survey maps and old conveyance documents provide crucial evidence in boundary disputes. This comprehensive guide explains how chartered surveyors use historic boundary evidence to determine where property boundaries lie.

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Solicitor and surveyor discussing boundary dispute case
15 December 2023 12 min read

When to Seek Legal Advice for Boundary Disputes

Not all boundary disputes require legal action, but knowing when to instruct a solicitor is important. Learn when legal advice is necessary, how boundary surveyors work with solicitors, and options to resolve the dispute without costly legal action.

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Professional GPS surveying equipment at property boundary
8 December 2023 9 min read

Modern Surveying Technology in Boundary Determination

Technology has revolutionized boundary surveying. Explore how chartered land surveyors use GPS equipment, laser scanning, and digital mapping to create precise measured surveys for boundary determination and dispute resolution.

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Terraced houses showing shared party wall boundaries
1 December 2023 10 min read

Party Walls and Shared Boundaries: Your Rights Explained

Party walls create unique boundary situations in terraced and semi-detached properties. Understand party wall ownership, the Party Wall Act, and how shared boundaries affect property extensions and building works near the boundary.

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Courtroom scene with legal documents for boundary dispute
24 November 2023 13 min read

Boundary Dispute Court Cases: What to Expect

When boundary disputes reach court, understanding the legal process is essential. Learn about expert witness testimony, presenting surveying evidence, court procedures for boundary determination, and typical costs of legal action in boundary cases.

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