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Establishing a boundary line is one of the most common property questions—and one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume it’s as simple as “the fence is the boundary” or “the Land Registry plan proves it”. In reality, boundaries are often a mix of documents,...

Establishing a boundary line is rarely as simple as pointing at a fence or reading one plan. In many cases, the “boundary” you see on the ground has shifted over time, and the plans people rely on can show general boundaries rather than a pinpoint-precise line. That’s...

Accurate property boundaries underpin almost everything that matters in home ownership: where you can build, where a fence should sit, what you’re responsible for maintaining, and how smoothly you can buy or sell. Most of the time, boundaries “feel” obvious—until...

Boundary surveying is often misunderstood as a “nice-to-have”—until a fence is replaced, an extension is planned near the line, a neighbour objects, or a sale gets delayed by boundary questions. In reality, boundary surveying is one of the most practical forms of...

Boundary matters can be surprisingly complex. What looks like a simple fence line often involves a mix of property documents, historic changes, physical evidence on site, and neighbour expectations. If you’re planning building works close to a boundary, replacing a...

When you need a boundary survey, you usually need it for a reason—and often under pressure. A neighbour has raised a concern, a fence replacement is imminent, building works are about to start, or a sale is being delayed by boundary questions. In all of these...

Boundary lines are one of the most important—but least understood—parts of property ownership. They define what you own, where you can build, where a fence should go, and what you’re responsible for maintaining. Yet many homeowners only think about boundaries when...

When a boundary issue crops up, it’s natural to shop around for the lowest quote. But boundary work isn’t like a routine measurement service. It’s closer to investigation and risk management—often tied to disputes, building works, or property sales where the cost of...

Most homeowners don’t think about boundaries until something changes: a fence gets replaced, a neighbour raises a concern, building work is planned, or a sale brings the issue to the surface. The problem is that boundaries are not always as clear as they look. Fences...