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NEIGHBOUR CROSSED THE BOUNDARY BEFORE EXCHANGE

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MummyToBeAgain1 · 26/03/2025 09:29

Hi

I need some advice please.

We're buying a semi detached property and due to exchange and complete in a week or 2.

Over the weekend we drove past the property to find a fence being built between our garden and the property on the right. I suspected they had come in to our garden at a glance so drove past again yesterday.

The fence had fully been up and clearly it crossed in to our garden (to be). I've attached a quick drawing which shows what I mean. The red line is the fence the neighbour has put up.

Just for some context this is a auction property as the owner has died and the children wanted a quick sale. This means that we have a deadline for completition which makes things more stressful.

What do we do now?

Tia

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OP posts:
Seymour5 · 20/04/2025 07:27

@MummyToBeAgain1 i hope you get resolution soon. I’m sure you’ll update when you have some more information. Good luck!

1dontunderstand · 19/04/2025 22:19

Thank you for the update.

I am way too invested in this but hope there is a good outcome for you

PremiumD · 19/04/2025 21:43

WearyAuldWumman · 19/04/2025 19:50

Mumsnet on Tour.

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We need to get some boundaries 😆

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MummyToBeAgain1 · 19/04/2025 21:41

grumpygrape · 19/04/2025 19:27

Me too. FFS, the estate agents, auction house people, solicitors, etc. etc. should know there are a gazillion Mumsnetters hanging on this and they should be working 24/7 whether it’s weekends or Bank Holidays to get this sorted.

Note to self, stop getting so invested in some threads….. 😂

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Haha you made me chuckle. Honestly, I'm as desperate to get to the end of this. 3 weeks feel like a 3000000 years right now!!

Those saying I might be stringing them along - trust me I'm not. For my own sanity, I've stopped posting constant small updates - I would rather update less and with certainty. I've been trying to keep myself busy because I can feel the intense pressure now and the stress building.

Although, this is the sellers issue, there's 3 weeks to go, and I'm aware of the fact that things could turn in any direction at any point. Buying a property is stressful enough.

This is my life in real time. Please be kind.

OP posts:
WB205020 · 19/04/2025 21:25

@DonnaDonna0 i started following this as I am having an issue currently with a boundary and troublesome neighbours. Whilst not identical to OPs situation there are some similarities so I’m kind of invested in how OP has potentially resolved this. Hopefully as you say they will be along to provide a full update soon.

DonnaDonna0 · 19/04/2025 20:01

@WB205020 I’m expecting a backlash, I’m sure OP is just wanting to give a complete update.

WB205020 · 19/04/2025 19:54

@DonnaDonna0 and I was told off for asking for an update. After seeing OPs post today it does feel like we are being strung along a little considering their last post said there was updates to share.

WearyAuldWumman · 19/04/2025 19:50

OneWaryCat · 19/04/2025 19:26

At this rate - give us the address, we're all going over there! 😆

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Mumsnet on Tour.

DonnaDonna0 · 19/04/2025 19:48

Mmmm feeling a bit strung along now, post said the other day they had some updates. I know maybe not a conclusion but to say nothing at all. 🤷🏼‍♀️

grumpygrape · 19/04/2025 19:27

ReadingSoManyThreads · 19/04/2025 16:37

I can't bear this any longer, I need to know now! 😂

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Me too. FFS, the estate agents, auction house people, solicitors, etc. etc. should know there are a gazillion Mumsnetters hanging on this and they should be working 24/7 whether it’s weekends or Bank Holidays to get this sorted.

Note to self, stop getting so invested in some threads….. 😂

OneWaryCat · 19/04/2025 19:26

MummyToBeAgain1 · 19/04/2025 16:24

Hi Everyone

I haven't updated as the long easter weekend has delayed things/updates. 3 weeks left. Fingers crossed.

At this rate - give us the address, we're all going over there! 😆

ReadingSoManyThreads · 19/04/2025 16:37

MummyToBeAgain1 · 19/04/2025 16:24

Hi Everyone

I haven't updated as the long easter weekend has delayed things/updates. 3 weeks left. Fingers crossed.

I can't bear this any longer, I need to know now! 😂

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MummyToBeAgain1 · 19/04/2025 16:24

Hi Everyone

I haven't updated as the long easter weekend has delayed things/updates. 3 weeks left. Fingers crossed.

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Harassedevictee · 19/04/2025 03:17

@WB205020 the op said they would update at the end of the week, I would say that is Saturday or Sunday.

WB205020 · 19/04/2025 00:06

@Harassedevictee @DoNoTakeNo i know it’s not a soap opera but OP posted several days ago saying they had an update and nothing since.

For the record we currently have a boundary dispute so there is a certain level of interest in this.

DoNoTakeNo · 18/04/2025 09:03

Harassedevictee · 18/04/2025 08:56

Give her time. This is her real life and not a soap opera.

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Well said.

Harassedevictee · 18/04/2025 08:56

WB205020 · 18/04/2025 07:55

@MummyToBeAgain1 What are the updates? Have you managed to sort this mess out with the cf neighbours?

Give her time. This is her real life and not a soap opera.

WB205020 · 18/04/2025 07:55

@MummyToBeAgain1 What are the updates? Have you managed to sort this mess out with the cf neighbours?

Imisscoffee2021 · 16/04/2025 20:52

MummyToBeAgain1 · 15/04/2025 10:25

Morning everyone

We do have updates and more to come over the next day or 2, I'll post at end of week with the progress rather than in small parts. So far - so good.

I hope by the end of this dilemma - anyone who comes across this situation, finds this post beneficial! I will post in detail as to who was able to help, who wasn't and why they couldn't.

Sounds like it'll be informative and interesting, glad it's good news for you!

DwarfPalmetto · 16/04/2025 15:55

Good luck OP🤞

ThejoyofNC · 16/04/2025 11:56

Ooh I'm glad things are happening OP!

Fraaances · 16/04/2025 11:02

Omg… leaving me hanging!

Antonania · 15/04/2025 20:45

Sounds hopeful, good luck!

reelcat · 15/04/2025 19:45

🤞 good luck!

Ruralrecluse · 15/04/2025 11:53

Sounds promising. Hope it all goes well. 👍

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