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Surveying boundary lines is one of the most effective ways to replace uncertainty with clarity—whether you’re planning building work close to the boundary, replacing a fence, buying or selling, or dealing with a neighbour disagreement. The difficulty is that...

Boundary disputes are among the most common—and most disruptive—neighbour issues. They can affect your ability to build, sell, buy, refinance, or simply enjoy your home. What makes them particularly difficult is that boundaries involve a mix of documents, physical...

Boundary disputes are some of the most emotionally charged property problems because they affect something fundamental: control of land. Even a narrow strip can feel significant, and once accusations start—“you’ve moved the fence,” “you’re encroaching,” “the plan...

Boundary surveys can feel like unfamiliar territory—especially when a neighbour dispute has started, building works are planned, or a sale is being delayed. The challenge is that boundaries rarely come down to one simple “proof”. Fences can be misleading, title plans...

Boundary lines are one of the most fundamental parts of property ownership—yet they’re also one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume the boundary is “where the fence is”. In reality, fences move, hedges grow, walls are rebuilt, and Land Registry title plans...

Boundary issues have a way of becoming “bigger than they should be”. A small strip of land, a fence line that looks slightly off, or a neighbour planning work close to the boundary can quickly turn into a stressful dispute—especially if evidence is unclear or...

Boundary surveying can feel like a specialist topic—until a fence is moved, a neighbour challenges a line, or building works come close to the edge of your land. At that point, the “essentials” matter: what a boundary survey is, what evidence is used, how it works in...

Property boundaries sound simple—until they aren’t. For most homeowners, the boundary is “where the fence is”. But legally and practically, boundaries can be more nuanced. Fences move, hedges grow, title plans can be imprecise, and old agreements get forgotten. That’s...

Boundary surveying can sound intimidating, but at its core it’s about one thing: turning uncertainty about a boundary into a clear, evidence-led understanding of what’s most likely correct on the ground. Whether you’re replacing a fence, planning an extension, buying...