WILL MY BOUNDARY DISPUTE DEVALUE MY PROPERTY, MAKING IT HARDER TO SELL?
BOUNDARY DISSPUTES WHAT DO THEY MEAN
A boundary dispute is quite simply and issue over a right of way, a dispute over access, or when neighbours have disputes over a parcel of land. This could be a small piece of land that involves a hedge that has encroached on your land, or may be a tree where the roots are causing damage. It may be an issue over a cess pit, or knot weed that started on a neighbouring property but has now spread to your property.
It is never helpful to have a neighbour dispute if you are in the process of selling your property, or at all. If the dispute has become more than a few cross words exchanged, then any disputes should be disclosed in the property information form.
This PIF must be completed by the seller and given to the buyers solicitors when the conveyancing process is being completed. It may effect the sale of the property if there is an unresolved dispute, but, if you do not disclose a dispute then the buyer could hold you responsible for mispresenting the property and look to you for damages/compensation to put right the dispute after sale.
Also, if there is a piece of land that one person believes is theirs and the other person disagrees, then it will be identified by any buyers solicitors as an issue that needs to be resolved before a successful sale can proceed.
If you are thinking of selling your property and envisage that there will be issues upon any sale, then it is very important that you resolve those issues quickly and efficiently before the sale progresses. We at Newbold have a team of 8 who have the experience, enthusiasm and dedication to support you, resolve any boundary/neighbour issues and take away the stress. We work closely with our large conveyancing team to ensure the sale proceeds quickly and cost effectively for you.
Disclaimer: the above does not replace getting legal advice; all cases are different and need a different approach to resolving them. Please call Newbold if you have a problem that needs to be resolved before sale or purchase and we will be happy to help you resolve it
