Boundary Agreements And Their Impact On Future Property Owners

Boundary issues between neighbours can often lead to confusion and, in some cases, disputes. We understand how worrying it can be when you are unsure where your legal boundary lies, especially if there is a risk of a disagreement with neighbours. A Boundary Agreement can be a useful way to define the exact dividing line between properties and prevent disagreements in the future.

In this article, Francesca Harris, Solicitor in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, explains more about the recent case of White v Alder [2025] EWCA Civ 392, in which the Court of Appeal confirmed that a Boundary Agreement does bind future owners even if they did not originally enter into the agreement, before explaining practical steps for property owners.