Property Law

What is the law on fencing boundaries? Obligation to fence one’s land. We are all accustomed to seeing fences around fields and around the gardens of individual houses. So it may come as a surprise to learn that there is no general obligation in law to fence the boundaries of one’s land. Read more on … Read more

Can my Neighbour build right to my boundary? In general, your neighbour only has the right to build up to the boundary line (line of junction) between the two properties but there are circumstances when they can legitimately build on your land. You can give consent for them to build a new party wall and … Read more

Can Neighbours complain about trampoline? Now a garden staple for most families, trampolines are a warm-weather highlight for most children and adults. However, there is a chance your neighbours could complain by saying it is an intrusion into their private lives if they feel the trampoline is an excuse to peek over the fence or … Read more