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When facing a boundary dispute, you need a solicitor who will get you the outcome you deserve.
Property boundary disagreements can create significant stress with neighbours, negatively impacting on your home environment. We combine technical expertise with practical problem-solving to help resolve your boundary dispute efficiently, aiming to preserve relationships while protecting your property rights.
Our boundary dispute team offer:
FAQs
A boundary dispute is a dispute arising between owners of neighbouring properties over where one property ends and another begins. They can arise for any number of reasons, but usually, boundary disputes are caused by tensions between neighbours, or new works such as house extensions or garden makeovers that force existing issues to the surface.
Some of the most common examples of boundary disputes include:
When it comes to resolving a boundary dispute, there are three options:
It’s incredibly difficult to advise on the cost of an average boundary dispute as there’s no such thing, and due to the different ways they can be resolved.
Normally, the cost of any boundary disputes for residential land will be disproportionate to the value of the disputed land, so you should consider carefully whether or not to take further steps.
Commercial land or farmland typically makes much more financial sense to contest when it comes to boundaries.
Coming to an agreement through mediation may cost several thousand pounds, while the cost of going to court can easily exceed £10,000.
Our boundary dispute solicitors will advise on the fees you’ll be expected to pay during your consultation. To arrange a consultation, contact our solicitors on 020 3007 5500.
If you can come to an amicable agreement over a boundary dispute without solicitors, they can be resolved within days.
However, more complex cases require extensive evidence to be gathered, experts such as surveyors to be involved and court dates to be allocated. All of this means it can take 6 months to over a year before a boundary dispute is settled.
We are currently unable to offer legal aid in any capacity as we lack the necessary legal aid certificate. We also don’t offer pro bono property law work at present.
Call, email or provide us with a few details of your matter, and we’ll help you arrange an initial consultation. You’ll get:
No fee surprises. Ever. Our solicitors in London and Brighton will inform you from the outset how much your case will cost and we will do everything in our power to keep costs down and within your original fee estimate.
You are our priority and law is our speciality. Our award-winning solicitors in London and Brighton ensure you know exactly where you stand from a legal perspective so you can make a well-informed decision.
With fortnightly updates on your case, you’ll never be left in the dark. Our solicitors in London and Brighton ensure you know exactly how your case is progressing and are with you every step of the way.
What we do
Our untimed initial consultations provide you with as long as you need to speak to a specialist solicitor about your matter.