Can i obscure a neighborss window?

TheCyclingProgrammer

chamelious wrote: »

The boundary does seem to have an issue, i assume this is a relatively easy fix though, the windows/privacy are a bigger concern. Though as has been pointed out, the other neighbour has a conservatory too.

If their extension wall is the boundary then technically yes, the fix is "easy". Remove the misplaced fence and build a new one on your property right up to their wall. Job done and you can do the same on the other side next to the conservatory too.

As "easy" as this is, you're now going to have neighbours that hate you even though you've technically done nothing wrong.

chamelious

TheCyclingProgrammer wrote: »

If their extension wall is the boundary then technically yes, the fix is "easy". Remove the misplaced fence and build a new one on your property right up to their wall. Job done and you can do the same on the other side next to the conservatory too.

As "easy" as this is, you're now going to have neighbours that hate you even though you've technically done nothing wrong.

Why would they hate us for this? Surely they're just lucky to have gotten away with stealing land for as long as they have?

Doozergirl

chamelious wrote: »

This is accurate. I plan to bring it up with the solicitor this week.

The boundary does seem to have an issue, i assume this is a relatively easy fix though, the windows/privacy are a bigger concern. Though as has been pointed out, the other neighbour has a conservatory too.

I would be wary of taking this purchase much further.

You need to put the onus firmly on your vendor to rectify the problems with the boundary and the overlooking before you spend another penny on this transaction.

Nobody needs a neighbour that takes liberties to this extent. Perhaps they are great friends and the arrangement is informal, but it needs to be rectified and you should not be incurring costs for this.

You can give them the benefit of the doubt, but delay any survey until issue is resolved.

TheCyclingProgrammer

chamelious wrote: »

Why would they hate us for this? Surely they're just lucky to have gotten away with stealing land for as long as they have?

Think about this...

Assuming all this speculation is correct, then they clearly had no problem encroaching on somebody else's property for their own selfish reasons. No matter how you spin it, this is the sort of person that would see any attempts to put things right as antagonistic.

You will be taking away their view and their ability to access the side of their extension. They may not have any right to these things but this is how they will see it. You will be seen as a troublemaker.

chamelious

Doozergirl wrote: »

I would be wary of taking this purchase much further.

You need to put the onus firmly on your vendor to rectify the problems with the boundary and the overlooking before you spend another penny on this transaction.

Nobody needs a neighbour that takes liberties to this extent. Perhaps they are great friends and the arrangement is informal, but it needs to be rectified and you should not be incurring costs for this.

You can give them the benefit of the doubt, but delay any survey until issue is resolved.

Thanks, the survey was what uncovered this problem though.

chamelious

TheCyclingProgrammer wrote: »

Think about this...

Assuming all this speculation is correct, then they clearly had no problem encroaching on somebody else's property for their own selfish reasons. No matter how you spin it, this is the sort of person that would see any attempts to put things right as antagonistic.

You will be taking away their view and their ability to access the side of their extension. They may not have any right to these things but this is how they will see it. You will be seen as a troublemaker.

But why would anyone even want a view of someone elses tiny little back garden?

All seems very strange to me.

Mojisola

Doozergirl wrote: »

I would be wary of taking this purchase much further.

In light of the other thread where the OP is planning to rip out what looks like an original fireplace because it's a "pointless, useless, space consuming hunk of black metal", it doesn't sound as if this is the right house for them.

chamelious

Mojisola wrote: »

In light of the other thread where the OP is planning to rip out what looks like an original fireplace because it's a "pointless, useless, space consuming hunk of black metal", it doesn't sound as if this is the right house for them.

I hate fireplaces, almost any house comes with at least one that we will be ripping out, i've not come across a house without one.

Its enough of an inconvenience that so much wall space is taken up with radiators and windows.

flowrypot

I would be very careful with this property , check it out thoroughly or you may have trouble selling in the future . I would be very concerned about the boundry.

chamelious

Thanks for everyones help with this.

Totally unsure how to proceed now though