As the saying goes, ‘everyman’s home is his castle,’ so the implications of living in the confines of a relatively small island such as Jersey, means space is very important, so boundary disputes between neighbours can be hotly contested.

The inspection of property boundaries for potential encroachments is a central part of the Jersey conveyancing process and to an outsider may appear somewhat obsessive.

The case of a family who had to leave their £600,000 home of 31 years over a boundary dispute underlines the importance of getting expert legal advice over property disputes and conveyancing.

A judgement of the Royal Court released last month in a property dispute case (Fogarty v St Martin Cottage Limited) breaks new legal ground in Jersey land law.

The figures recently released by Statistics Jersey in respect of the House Price Index for Q4 accurately reflect the workflows that have been experienced by the Conveyancing team throughout 2019.

A conveyancer is the professional who deals with the act of transferring the legal title to the property or land; your new home.

We live in an age of transparency, with openness and accountability increasingly demanded from businesses and governments

The start of lockdown initiated a significant slowdown in the property market during early spring.

For decades, Jersey has opened its doors to a limited number of individuals and businesses attracted not only by the Island's

For existing residents, it is already well-known that Jersey has a great deal to offer in terms of a high-quality lifestyle, a pro-business political environment and a stable economy, not to mention...

The restricted movement requirements currently in place across the Island impact on many parts of a conveyancing transaction.

One of the things which may seem bizarre about the Jersey conveyancing process is the apparent obsession with boundaries.

Much focus has been given of late to gazumping and the potential pitfalls of the Jersey conveyancing process.

A Policy Letter entitled Minor Changes to the Document Duty (Guernsey) Law, 2017 has been submitted to H M Greffier for debate at the next sitting of the States.

The traditional approach of Jersey conveyancing is based firmly on the caveat emptor (buyer beware) principle. Property conveyances include standard wording under which the property is sold "in the state in which it was at the date hereof with all its apparent or hidden defects ("vices cachés"), if any".

The traditional approach of Jersey conveyancing is based firmly on the caveat emptor principle. Property conveyances include standard wording under which the property is sold "in the state in which it was at the date hereof...

Conveyancer is a professional within a law firm who deals with the act of transferring (or 'conveying') ownership (title) of a property and / or land from one party to another.

Appleby's property team in Jersey has evolved into one of the island's most respected practices through collaborative expertise and strategic growth.

The perfect blend of city life, countryside charm and a beach destination all in one, it's no wonder Jersey is high on the agenda for those looking to relocate. But how does one go about it?

At its heart the purchase of a property is a transaction between two parties.