Boundary Disputes

February 3, 2026

A boundary dispute is where two parties disagree about the exact location or ownership of the dividing line between their properties. Disputes frequently arise when work is done, such as construction, excavations, landscaping or fencing, near to along or encroaching a shared boundary.

They can cause immeasurable upset, effect market value of the properties and can irrecoverably destroy neighbourly relations.

Your home should be your place of rest and enjoyment, so it is extremely important that you approach any potential boundary dispute realistically with proper care and sensitivity.

Receiving early expert advice can be critical to ensuring the dispute is settled amicably; before tempers flare and costs escalate. We have an experienced team of dispute resolution lawyers who can advise on the legal position of your boundary, consider the practical aspects of your situation and negotiate a resolution.

We can advise you in respect of residential boundary disputes and commercial property or agricultural land disagreements.

Jed Temple
Senior Solicitor, Dispute Resolution
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This reflects the law and market position at the date of publication and is written as a general guide. It does not contain definitive legal advice, which should be sought in relation to a specific matter.

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