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Acquiring land from my neighbour
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If it genuinely is just about access for your wheelie bin, have you considered just asking your neighbour if you could wheel the bin across their property?1
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This piece of land might legally be what is called a ransom strip and the amount of money the neighbour can ask for it is limited.
I would seek legal advice BEFORE making any approach to your neighbour.
The neighbour can refuse to sell the strip of land of course. If he does then the only chance you have of getting the strip of land would be if the neighbour decided to sell his house, you borrow the money to buy it, construct your path and sell the house again.
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A 'ransom strip' is generally a strip of land which prevents unimpeded access to a property and that is not the situation here.
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I can’t see what a solicitor can add to what’s already been said here. You will need help with the legal side later, if you agree a deal.Mistral001 said:This piece of land might legally be what is called a ransom strip and the amount of money the neighbour can ask for it is limited.
I would seek legal advice BEFORE making any approach to your neighbour.
The neighbour can refuse to sell the strip of land of course. If he does then the only chance you have of getting the strip of land would be if the neighbour decided to sell his house, you borrow the money to buy it, construct your path and sell the house again.We did a deal with a neighbour over my late mother in law’s house. We had to pay the other side’s legal costs, which came to about £1200. They had to get their lender's permission. Plus survey fees, to redraw the plans at the land registry. Plus our costs.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?1 -
No, it's not a ransom strip. That's something very specific.Pointless speaking to a solicitor first. Unless the neighbour is amenable to selling, at/near a price you consider worth paying, you'd be wasting your and the solicitor's time (and maybe money).Invite the neighbour to tea. Bake a nice cake (chocolate always goes down well). Have a friendly chat.1
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