by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
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,...
by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
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...
by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
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...
by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
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...
by Howorth | Feb 10, 2026 | Articles
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...
