Boundary Dispute Solicitors in London

At TV Edwards, we understand that the boundary of your property is much more than just a line on a map. It establishes the value of your property and how it can be enjoyed. However, boundaries aren’t always simple.

If someone is causing you a nuisance and encroaching on your land, you must act quickly to defend your property. If you cannot resolve the dispute yourself, issues can arise when you come to sell your home. Our experienced boundary dispute team in London can help you take swift action and restore peace of mind.

What are Boundary Disputes?

Boundary disputes often involve legal disagreements between a homeowner and a neighbour, or someone (or something) encroaching on their land. Here are some examples of boundary disputes:

Positioning of boundaries
Trespass
Adverse possessio
Overhanging trees
Rights of way
Repairs and maintenance
Damage done to your land by a neighbour
Encroachment from neighbouring buildings

How are boundaries decided?

Most properties are registered with the Land Registry, which provides plans showing general boundaries.

However, these plans typically lack precision, and disputes can arise when the physical boundary (for example, a fence or hedge) has moved over time or a change has been agreed between neighbours.

Rights of Way & Party Walls

Boundary law can be complex. Two terms you might hear are Rights of Way and Party Walls.

Rights of Way: The legal right to pass through someone’s land, often over their driveway or using a footpath through a field. Disputes may arise if these are blocked by the owner.
Party Walls: The shared wall between two neighbours in a terraced or semi-detached home. Disputes may arise if one neighbour starts work that affects the other, without their consent.

Related Dispute Resolution Services:

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Landlords, Tenants, Residential and Commercial Landlord Advice

Shareholder and Partner Disputes

TOLATA Disputes

How We Handle Boundary Disputes?

Boundary disputes can be complex and emotional, especially if they’re with your neighbours. Our team can offer clear, practical advice, keeping your best interests in mind while trying to keep the peace.

At TV Edwards, we take a fair and reasoned approach, aiming to settle disputes as early as possible and keeping legal costs down. However, if mediation doesn’t work, we can robustly represent you in court. Whatever your dispute, we can support you in finding the best solution to protect your home or land.

Why Choose TV Edwards?

Highly ranked in legal directories – Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK
Proven success – A track record of securing favourable outcomes and wins in the High Court
Cost-effective solutions – We prioritise fair, practical resolutions to keep costs manageable
Specialist expertise – Our lawyers have direct experience in working with the Land Registry
Client-first approach – Clear, honest legal advice from start to finish, tailored to your case

Client Testimonials

Without hesitation, I give Adam Haffenden my highest recommendation. You and your support staff assured us you will help us achieve the best outcome for our business in our arbitration dispute with a large London based housing association. You gave us expert advice and peace of mind regarding our legal position on the matter – you helped our problems go away and delivered a remarkable outcome, that we are truly thankful for. The way you tactically negotiated our position to recover nearly £200,000 from the defendant (including most of our legal costs) using your strategic nouse, was incredible. You instilled a confidence in us that we have never had with any legal representative before. Honestly, you went above and beyond and fought for everything in our case with a tenacious, can-do attitude. I would strongly recommend this firm and especially Adam Haffenden to anyone. Adam, simply outstanding, we shall be coming back in the future for sure. — Client

I instructed Adam Haffenden, Head of Dispute Resolution, regarding the removal of the highly invasive Japanese Knotweed plant that was spreading from neighbouring land onto mine and the advice I received was absolutely superb. His thorough understanding of this niche area of law enabled us to negotiate the removal of the knotweed with our neighbour, within weeks of instructing him, without having to engage in costly litigation. If you want top rate legal advice, delivered in a simplistic way, I highly recommend Adam and TV Edwards to everybody who needs Japanese Knotweed advice. — Client

It has been a real pleasure working with Adam. It’s rare to find someone with such professionalism, efficiency and excellent communication skills. Adam and his disputes team were professional, thorough and left no stone unturned when acting for me in respect of my disrepair dispute. Adam helped me successfully navigate through a very complex area of law in a calm, robust and strategic fashion, enabling me to settle the matter on favourable terms. I would definitely recommend instructing Adam and TV Edwards. Thanks again for all your hard efforts you were absolutely superb. — Client

I am a delighted that TV Edwards won my TOLATA claim at trial, achieving an order for sale granted in my favour and an order for 50% of the proceeds of sale. I am also so thankful that they managed to obtain an adverse costs order for £25,000 which is payable by the defendant. — Dispute resolution client

Boundary Dispute Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a boundary dispute cost in the UK?

The cost of a boundary dispute varies depending on the size and complexity of the case. Legal fees may range to thousands of pounds, and you may also need to pay for land surveys and applications to the Land Registry. Wherever possible, we aim to resolve disputes early to avoid unnecessary legal costs.

What are the 4 types of boundary disputes?

The main types of boundary disputes include disagreements about the location of the boundary line, encroachment (when a neighbour puts something on your land), disagreements about rights of way or trespassing, and disputes over shared walls or structures when a neighbour wants to do work.

What is the 7-year rule for boundary disputes?

The 7-year rule for boundary disputes is a common misunderstanding, sometimes cited in disputes between neighbours. It implies that after 7 years, the land belongs to whoever has been using it continuously, if there has been no objection. However, this is complex and depends on the situation.

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Boundary Disputes

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