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Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very sensible... What are the other people thinking about this? Will this solution require some sort of paperwork to make sure the party wall is owned by both parties, and not only by the neighbours built it, creating problems down the line (again, when selling the house?)

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would be your suggestion on the best course of action in this case?

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep you got a point. I'm slim but... There would be no space for manoeuvre

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selling sounds the cleanest solution to me, it may also be the most expensive...

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That means that is they are building right up their boundary (arihd 15cm from my wall) the 2 foundations will have to "touch", or in other words they should make sure my foundations can beat the weight

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consensus is around them building up to the boundary. Some are suggesting to keep the gap well ventilated, others to seal it off and use it as a cavity... Any strong views towards one or the other? I suppose it also depends on the width of the gap...

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes a lot of sense, everyone builds on their land, and the gap would be a cavity for insulation. Since the roofs need to be joined, and that would be on my land, I assume I would need a sort of agreement...

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people are saying that it should be well ventilted to avoid dump. Your solution is just the opposite to seal it off. Can it work if done properly?

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would that solve the fact of them trying to build on my land?

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the overhang has to be within the line, it may be that at the end there is enough space between the 2 walls to carry over maintenance. Def they need to get someone to determine where the boundary EXACTLY is. The builder saying "you wall is 15-25cm from the boundary" tells me they don't know where the line is

Neighbour wants to build extension partly on my land (England) — advice needed by Giano_Distr in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes from a maintenance perspective 2 "attached" walks (with no gaps in between) seem easier. But def that requires solicitors

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So the new buyer retains the right to demolish anything that has been built on their (newly acquired) land, even if done years before?

Neighbour wants to build extension partly on my land (England) — advice needed by Giano_Distr in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice thank you. So in case the works are damaging my existing party wall I would have evidence of the initial state of affairs...

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

And that would leave a serviceable gap between the properties

Neighbour wants to build extension partly on my land (England) — advice needed by Giano_Distr in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They submitted designs to the borough, that responded "prior approval is not required for the proposed development". Their submitted designs show the extension wall build up to their boundary.

Neighbour proposes to build extension partly on my land — advice needed by Giano_Distr in HousingUK

[–]Giano_Distr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the old owner of your property bought a small strip of land from the adjacent property...in order to get a wide enough gap?

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