Who owns this hedge and do you think it looks a bit wonky?
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We have put an offer in on this property, which has been accepted and just wondered what you learned folk though about the shrubbery.
From the HIP you see the plot..thus
It's a nice rectangular plot and shares the land out equaly with next door. I do appreciate the OS maps are not an indication of boundary lines.
When you look on one of the mapping sites you can see the rear elevation thus..
The hedge is about 7ft wide and taing up a lot of lawn space. It also seems to be running at an acute angle in relation to the property, making it smaller at the end. I would like to rip the fecker out and replace with a more conventional wooden fence. Can anyone tell me if the hedge would be jointly owned and therefore I could only do this with permission or does one property actually own the thing?
I'm know I'm being a bit previous like but your input is appreciated. I'd be more than willing to remove and dispose of the hedge and pay for a new (and maintenance free!) 6" high, attractive, fence putting in. Obviously I'd have to chat with the neighbour and see how up for it they are.
Ideally I'd like to straighten it out, blast his shed into oblivion and put my new fence right dwn the middle, like the plan. Might end up with a problem doing that though
From the HIP you see the plot..thus
It's a nice rectangular plot and shares the land out equaly with next door. I do appreciate the OS maps are not an indication of boundary lines.
When you look on one of the mapping sites you can see the rear elevation thus..
The hedge is about 7ft wide and taing up a lot of lawn space. It also seems to be running at an acute angle in relation to the property, making it smaller at the end. I would like to rip the fecker out and replace with a more conventional wooden fence. Can anyone tell me if the hedge would be jointly owned and therefore I could only do this with permission or does one property actually own the thing?
I'm know I'm being a bit previous like but your input is appreciated. I'd be more than willing to remove and dispose of the hedge and pay for a new (and maintenance free!) 6" high, attractive, fence putting in. Obviously I'd have to chat with the neighbour and see how up for it they are.
Ideally I'd like to straighten it out, blast his shed into oblivion and put my new fence right dwn the middle, like the plan. Might end up with a problem doing that though
Edited by dave_s13 on Wednesday 24th February 22:30
you need: http://www.gardenlaw.co.uk/phpBB2/index.php
Really useful site.
and back to your hedge, take it out. By all means discuss with your neighbour... but take it out either way. I had a similar situation with my father's new place... he got an extra 9' width of garden once we'd removed the hedge and put a fence in along the correct boundary...
Really useful site.
and back to your hedge, take it out. By all means discuss with your neighbour... but take it out either way. I had a similar situation with my father's new place... he got an extra 9' width of garden once we'd removed the hedge and put a fence in along the correct boundary...
isv said:
you need: http://www.gardenlaw.co.uk/phpBB2/index.php
Really useful site.
and back to your hedge, take it out. By all means discuss with your neighbour... but take it out either way. I had a similar situation with my father's new place... he got an extra 9' width of garden once we'd removed the hedge and put a fence in along the correct boundary...
Cheers, posted on there too Really useful site.
and back to your hedge, take it out. By all means discuss with your neighbour... but take it out either way. I had a similar situation with my father's new place... he got an extra 9' width of garden once we'd removed the hedge and put a fence in along the correct boundary...
http://www.gardenlaw.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=...
Get it thinned out and lower the height. It's amazing how much more noise you get when it's gone. Also the hedge won't blow down in the wind and you don't have to pop over and creosote it. Mainly if you keep it you get more wildlife as well, without it it's another boring back garden.
And for the doubters, I had concrete posts with the concrete slots between the posts to slot the panels into. this was because we were fed up of the wooden posts being snapped by the wind. Panels still came out and needed replacing.
And for the doubters, I had concrete posts with the concrete slots between the posts to slot the panels into. this was because we were fed up of the wooden posts being snapped by the wind. Panels still came out and needed replacing.
I would think VERY long and VERY hard about buying this property. At the very least, sit down with the potential new neighbours and dicuss before spending another penny on the buying process. There may be issues signing forms saying you are buying the plot shown on the Land Registry if you know you're not actually getting it, too.
Gardenlaw don't have an abbreviation for Neighbours From Hell for nothing and however nice the house is (a) you won't want to live there in a constant state of battle and (b) another one, just as nice, will turn up.
Gardenlaw don't have an abbreviation for Neighbours From Hell for nothing and however nice the house is (a) you won't want to live there in a constant state of battle and (b) another one, just as nice, will turn up.
Hmmm.
Looking at it on this aerial view (a more up to date image I think) it doesn't look too bad does it.
I've tried to draw on what looks like the line of the hedge and that looks ok using that image.. I might have to go back at the weekend with the tape measure and knock on the neighbours door for a chat if needed.
Looking at it on this aerial view (a more up to date image I think) it doesn't look too bad does it.
I've tried to draw on what looks like the line of the hedge and that looks ok using that image.. I might have to go back at the weekend with the tape measure and knock on the neighbours door for a chat if needed.
Edited by dave_s13 on Thursday 25th February 12:21
Busamav said:
I would get written confirmation of the ownership / boundary line from the vendors before going any further with this purchase.
Nightmare scenario on the horizon .
Totally agree here (and I get involved with 'neighbourly matters' occasionally!) Strange that they are called 'neighbourly matters' in law but in reality are exactly the opposite! Nightmare scenario on the horizon .
Busamav speaks true...this is a potential timebomb unless you get it sorted before you spend a further penny on this proposed purchase. Once you have a neighbour dispute you are sunk....no really, you are!
Ownership is one thing, annexure (shed situation) is another, whose hedge it is is another and even if it is your hedge, what fallout might there be if the neighbour doesn't want it reduced to nothing? Yes, yes, 'it's my fence, he can feck off' will be the considered response because we are all hairy-arsed petrol heads and we are not you, however, you will still be a neighbour whatever happens! Neighbourly disputes can be very, very costly. If you need some help to resolve dispute, pm me and I will point you to an expert. He charges £200+ per hour for his survey and written report.
Ok, well done on scaring the £hit of me folks.
To be honest I would be happy to keep the hedge, as long as I'm alright thinning it right back and installed a low height type of fencing within my side of it, to retain my rabid dog.
I'm also not fussed his shed appears to be slightly over the boundary.
Bottom line is, I need to go back at the weekend and refresh my memeory as to how it looks in reality, and knock on the door to discuss the hedge with the neighbour to a). Suss out if he's a feckin nutter and b). that he won't mind me messing about with it on my side.
To be honest I would be happy to keep the hedge, as long as I'm alright thinning it right back and installed a low height type of fencing within my side of it, to retain my rabid dog.
I'm also not fussed his shed appears to be slightly over the boundary.
Bottom line is, I need to go back at the weekend and refresh my memeory as to how it looks in reality, and knock on the door to discuss the hedge with the neighbour to a). Suss out if he's a feckin nutter and b). that he won't mind me messing about with it on my side.
dave_s13 said:
Basically go back and have a look on the ground with a tapemeasure.
Bill said:
dave_s13 said:
Basically go back and have a look on the ground with a tapemeasure.
Tssk, if it wasn't for the internet I never would have even noticed!!
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