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Buying small plot of land from firstport

Hi we bought a new build 3 years ago and there is a small bit of land adjacent to our drive (affects no one else) but Firstport own that bit of land. It’s approximately 20ft x 10ft

Firstport keep coming back saying that they don’t want to sell it 🙈 it’s useless to anyone except us.

is there anything we can do? We wanted to fence in the drive so would make that land a waste of space if we have to fence around it 

thanks 

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    Far1974 said:
    Hi we bought a new build 3 years ago and there is a small bit of land adjacent to our drive (affects no one else) but Firstport own that bit of land. It’s approximately 20ft x 10ft

    Firstport keep coming back saying that they don’t want to sell it 🙈 it’s useless to anyone except us.

    is there anything we can do? We wanted to fence in the drive so would make that land a waste of space if we have to fence around it 

    If they don't want to sell it could be the land is a ransom strip, could provide access to other land, or has utility/drainage equipment in it.

    Also, check your deeds for covenants and also the situation with planning.  You may need consent to put fences up in your front garden.
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