Boundary services — resolution without the cost of court
Boundary disputes can be slow, costly and damaging to neighbour relationships. We help resolve them proportionately — most often through a Single Joint Expert determination — so matters are settled fairly without the expense of litigation.
Single Joint Expert — the proportionate route
- One agreed, independent expert
- Binding & final
- Weeks, not years
- Preserves relationships
Our boundary services
Three clear routes through a boundary difference — explore whichever fits where you are.
Single Joint Expert determination
An independent, binding decision that settles the dispute fairly and proportionately. Learn more →
Why a Single Joint Expert is best
Finality, lower cost, speed, reduced hostility and technical expertise — and why Coburns suits the role. Read more →
Our 5-step process
A simple, neighbourly route from a free suitability call to a clear written view. See the process →
Boundary guidance from our knowledge base
Boundary disputes: why court should be the last resort
Boundary disagreements can feel personal, but court should usually be the last resort. Litigation is expensive, slow, uncertain and often damages neighbourly relations permane…
Fees & costsHow much can boundary disputes cost?
Boundary disputes are often disproportionately expensive. The strip of land in dispute may be worth very little, but the cost of arguing about it can be enormous.
Notices & consentBuilding a wall up to, on or across the boundary
Building near a boundary is one of the most common reasons for serving a party wall notice. The correct process depends on whether the proposed wall is wholly on your land or…
Notices & consentHow to get consent to build a wall up to, on or across the boundary
If you are planning to build a new wall at or near the boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply. The process depends on whether the wall is to be built wholly on your…
Case lawRashid v Sharif (2014) - demolishing a boundary wall without notice can still be trespass
Rashid v Sharif is a useful case because it shows two things at once: failing to follow the Act can be trespass, but the court may still look carefully at proportionality when…
Talk to us about your boundary matter
Boundary disputes do not always need to become court battles. We’ll tell you honestly whether a Single Joint Expert determination is right for your situation.