The Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Building Extensions

Building an extension, annex and conservatory are among the top five home improvement projects for this year, but before people steam ahead with grand extension plans, they need to make sure they understand the rules to avoid upsetting the neighbours or winding up out of pocket.

Tom Edwards, partner in property disputes at LCF Law, said: "Homeowners must be cautious about getting into boundary and party wall disputes. It can affect the sale of their property and its value.

"Some homeowners think they are entitled to build on their land without considering neighbouring properties simply because it's their land, or they think it. - But they don't appreciate the traps they can fall into which can irretrievably break down relations between neighbours and could end up costing them thousands of pounds.