Think Your Title Plan Defines Your Boundary? Think Again

When purchasing a property, one of the key documents you'll receive is the Land Registry title plan. Many property owners assume that this plan provides an exact, legally binding representation of their property's boundary – but that's not necessarily the case!

Almost all title plans are prepared under what is referred to as the "general boundaries rule". This rule establishes that title plans are usually indicative rather than definitive. It is extremely risky to rely on title plans without further investigation because it could lead to timely and costly disputes on a mistaken understanding. Boundary disputes quickly escalate and cause a great deal of stress and upset, making normal neighbourly relations difficult to restore.