Private property disputes

Disagreements between homebuyers, sellers, or owners sometimes escalate into legal disputes. Our practical advice helps resolve them, however complex or contentious

Most people buying or selling a home happily get on with life once the transaction is concluded. But not always. There may a lingering dispute about whether the terms of the contract have been fulfilled, or issues with a property may arise later.

It’s not just buyers and sellers who get involved in disputes, it’s also neighbours. This can be even more stressful because you’ll continue to live near each other long after the dispute is resolved.

Common issues

Problems and disputes we regularly help people with include:

• Issues and breaches relating to the conveyancing process, including the buyer failing to pay the agreed price
•  A buyer discovering defects in the property only after moving in
• Disputes around access, parking, or the location of boundaries
• Issues around encroachment – from tree roots to extensions, walls and fences
• Maintenance issues and tenement repairs, including disputes with factors
• Use of residential property for short-term letting 
• Noise or other nuisance issues

That’s just a selection of the property issues we can resolve. By understanding your own situation and drawing on our extensive experience, we’ll advise you clearly and effectively on your options. 

Real-life solutions

Our tailored, practical legal advice in all these scenarios can take the heat out of the situation and resolve the issues. We’ll take account of the legal rights and wrongs but also keep sight of the costs and the wider circumstances.

If necessary, we’ll represent you effectively in court., but we’re often able to conclude a claim more quickly through letters, calls, direct negotiation, or by an alternative dispute resolution process such as mediation.