Thinking of putting your property on the market? Taking care of any disputes or repairs before listing your property may save you some trouble later down the line. You may have come across an article in the news recently regarding a recent High Court case which saw a buyer withdraw from a £32 million purchase due to an undisclosed moth infestation, this showing how hidden problems can derail a sale.
While buyers will conduct their own checks, sellers are responsible for being transparent. Failing to disclose known issues can lead to legal trouble, lost sales, and damage to your reputation. Sellers will often seek advice from their conveyancing solicitors or other professionals involved with the sale to advise on what should or shouldn’t be disclosed.
However, if you are involved in a boundary dispute, or any other legal dispute involving your property, addressing such issues now may be the best way to secure a smooth transaction in future.
For more information on boundary disputes, or any matters raised in this article or on civil litigation matters in general, please contact Lyons Davidson’s Civil Litigation team by telephoning 0117 904 6000.
