We can Help with your Property or Land Dispute
Property disputes can be stressful, especially when they involve your home, your land, or a neighbour you may still need to deal with after the issue is resolved. Our expert legal team will take the time to understand what has happened, review the available evidence, and explain the options open to you.
We can help with:
- Property ownership disputes
- Land and boundary disputes
- Rights of way and other easements
- Nuisance caused by neighbouring land
- Adverse possession claims
- Building and construction disputes
- Claims involving defective construction
Our property and land dispute solicitors in Chesterfield, Dronfield, Sheffield and Mansfield are experienced in negotiation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and court proceedings, and will always consider the most appropriate route for your circumstances.
What Types of Property Disputes can we Help with?
Boundary, access, and rights of way disputes
Disagreements can arise over where one property ends and another begins, who has responsibility for a boundary, or whether someone has the right to use a path, driveway, or another part of neighbouring land.
Our land and boundary dispute solicitors can review title deeds, plans, historic documents, and other available evidence to help establish your legal position.
We can also advise on rights of way and other easements, including rights expressly granted in property documents and rights that may have arisen through long-term use.
Neighbouring development, nuisance, and Party Wall disputes
Building work and the use of neighbouring land can sometimes cause disputes between property owners.
We can advise where a neighbouring development raises issues under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, including certain works involving shared walls, boundaries, or excavations close to neighbouring buildings.
Our property and land dispute solicitors can also help with claims involving nuisance caused by neighbouring land, explaining your rights and working with you to find the best way to resolve the problem.
Building and construction disputes
Disputes relating to building work can involve defective or incomplete construction, delays, disagreements about the work that was agreed, payment issues, or damage to a property.
Our property dispute solicitors can review the relevant contracts, correspondence, and other evidence to help you understand your position and the options available to you.
Depending on the circumstances, we can help you pursue or defend a building or construction claim through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings where necessary.
Property ownership disputes
Disputes can also arise over who owns land or property and what share each person is entitled to.
Our TOLATA solicitors advise on disputes between co-owners and other claims involving beneficial interests in property under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA).
Learn more about TOLATA claims with Banner Jones.
Adverse possession disputes
Disputes can also arise over whether someone may have acquired rights through adverse possession.
We can also advise on adverse possession claims, where the legal rules will depend on the circumstances and the history and registration status of the land involved.
Why Choose Banner Jones?
1. Experienced property dispute solicitors
Our dispute resolution team has extensive experience handling disputes involving boundaries, rights of way, neighbouring land, construction, adverse possession, and property ownership. We will look carefully at all the facts and evidence before advising you on the options available.
2. Sensitive handling of neighbour and family disputes
When a dispute involves a neighbour, relative, or co-owner, how the situation is handled can be just as important as the legal position. We will help you protect your best interests while approaching negotiations sensitively and avoiding unnecessary escalation wherever possible.
3. A strong focus on reaching an agreement
Many property disputes can be resolved without going to court. Our land and property dispute lawyers are experienced in negotiation, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, and will explore these options with you before recommending litigation.
4. Clear advice from the outset
Property disputes often involve deeds, plans, easements, and historic arrangements that aren't easy to interpret. Our property and land dispute solicitors will walk you through your position in plain English and help you make informed decisions about what to do next.
5. Nationally recognised legal excellence
We are recognised as a “Leading Firm” by the UK Legal 500 for seven consecutive years. Our expert property, land, and boundary dispute solicitors help clients across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire navigate their legal journeys with confidence.
Please call Banner Jones on 0330 017 6302 today or visit our property dispute solicitors in Chesterfield, Dronfield, Sheffield, and Mansfield. We are here to support you every step of the way.
What is a property dispute?
A property dispute is a disagreement about the ownership, use, boundaries, or condition of land or property. Common examples include boundary disputes, rights of way, nuisance, adverse possession, construction issues, and disagreements over property ownership. If you’re unsure where you stand, our property dispute solicitors are here to help you understand your position.
How long do property disputes take?
There’s no set timescale, as every property dispute is different. Some can be resolved relatively quickly through negotiation, while more complex cases involving expert evidence or court proceedings may take considerably longer. We’ll explain the likely process and timescales as clearly as we can from the outset.
How to resolve a property dispute within your own family?
Family property disputes can be particularly difficult, so it’s often worth exploring negotiation or mediation before court proceedings. If the disagreement involves ownership, occupation, or the sale of a property, our property and land dispute lawyers can explain your legal options and help you work towards a practical resolution.
Do property disputes have to go to court?
Not necessarily. Many property disputes can be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or another form of alternative dispute resolution. Our property dispute solicitors will always consider whether an agreement can be reached before court proceedings become necessary.
What evidence will I need for a property dispute?
The evidence will depend on the type of dispute, but it may include title deeds, Land Registry documents, plans, photographs, correspondence, and records showing how the land or property has been used. Don't worry if you don't have everything when you first speak to us – we can help you understand what may be needed.
Does a Land Registry plan show the exact property boundary?
Not usually. Most Land Registry title plans show the general position of a boundary, rather than its exact legal location. If a disagreement develops, our property and boundary dispute solicitors can review the deeds, plans, and other available evidence to help establish your position.
What can I do if a neighbour blocks a right of way?
If you believe you have a legal right of way that a neighbour is preventing you from using, check the deeds and other documents that created or recorded the right. Our boundary and land dispute solicitors can establish your legal position and help you approach the neighbour, negotiate a solution, or take further action where needed.
When should I speak to a property dispute solicitor?
Get advice if you’re unsure of your legal position or your attempts to resolve the problem informally haven't worked. A property dispute lawyer like Banner Jones can help you understand your rights, the evidence available, and the options for resolving the dispute.
How do you resolve property boundary disputes?
Boundary disputes are usually resolved by looking at title deeds, plans, and any other relevant evidence to establish the legal position. Our boundary dispute solicitors can then help you discuss the issue with your neighbour, instruct experts, negotiate an agreement, or consider mediation or court proceedings if needed.