Neighbours are like family. You can’t choose who you get but you have to deal with them in the most civil and even friendly manner to ensure your peace of mind. However, this is often not the case, and when the temper of both parties flares up, it is easy to end yourself in a legal matter. Thus, the leading team of property solicitors in the UK, Grant Saw Solicitors LLP provides some tips to ensure you don’t step into this maze of legal action, making your life miserable while draining your bank account.

“There are several steps you can take before investing in a property to ensure that you don’t have any property disputes with your neighbour. The first is to make sure that you get a copy of the title plan. This document will provide you with a clear indication of where the boundaries of your property are to prevent any boundary disputes against you. However, it will also provide you with the correct platform to take on boundary disputes if your neighbour is crossing the line,” says Ray Crudgington, Managing Partner at Grant Saw Solicitors LLP.

He continues to state that it is important to take note that borders don’t always consist of only fences. Ditches, hedges, rivers, and even rows of stones sometimes indicate property borders. The biggest expense does come in when you’ve decided to build onto your property, only to realize later on that you’ve invested all this money in building costs and that you’ve been building on land that didn’t belong to you. Thus, if you are already the owner of premises, make sure that you have evidence of where the borders are so that you don’t make this costly mistake.

“When planning to build on, we always recommend that you speak to your neighbours in advance. Get their agreement in writing and be transparent about what you are doing. It is a trusted manner to resolve unnecessary conflict. Yet, if this doesn’t seem to bring you the kind of solution you need, call in the experts. Our team can guide your process through the court system to help you towards resolving this concern with your neighbours,” Ray further states.

The worst part about being in a dispute with your neighbour is that you can never escape this conflict. Neighbours are always there and not even your home feels like a place where you can find peace of mind. Thus, prevent fighting with your neighbours at all costs and when they take you on, be sure to get a legal time that has all the experience you need to bring a rapid end to the matter.

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Grant Saw Solicitors LLP was established in 1851, and takes care of both the personal matters of our clients as well as of legal matters concerning the large corporates on our books. To do so successfully, our team consists of highly skilled professionals from a range of fields to ensure we provide a modern, effective, and professional approach in all the matters we take on. Our long list of accolades testifies to our success in our field. With such a long-standing history, our reputation speaks of trust and efficiency. Visit our website at https://grantsaw.com/ or contact us and see how we can take care of your legal concerns.