Hi
Have been a long time browser of this forum and have learned a great deal. I'm hoping that someone can point me in the right direction.
I have been recently informed by the owner (developer) of the vacant lot next door that my garage is encroaching his property by 3cm for the length of the boundary. It's only a slither of land, however it is an issue.
At this stage, we both are wanting an amicable solution - the best being a transfer of title of the slither over to me. No compensation is being sought, however the developer insists that I pay for the cost of surveying and lodgement of documents to council etc. The cost of this is approx $7300 (ex GST).
I assume that in a situation like this, I would be able to get compensated by my builder through his/her insurance. The problem is that I purchased this property via a mortgagee sale. Has anyone had any experience with a similar situation and if so, what recourse did you/they have?
Although I see this as a good solution, I simply don't have the cash to cover the costs.
Also, should I be questioning the accuracy of the survey? Are inaccuracies a regular thing?
Grateful for any input or advice
Have been a long time browser of this forum and have learned a great deal. I'm hoping that someone can point me in the right direction.
I have been recently informed by the owner (developer) of the vacant lot next door that my garage is encroaching his property by 3cm for the length of the boundary. It's only a slither of land, however it is an issue.
At this stage, we both are wanting an amicable solution - the best being a transfer of title of the slither over to me. No compensation is being sought, however the developer insists that I pay for the cost of surveying and lodgement of documents to council etc. The cost of this is approx $7300 (ex GST).
I assume that in a situation like this, I would be able to get compensated by my builder through his/her insurance. The problem is that I purchased this property via a mortgagee sale. Has anyone had any experience with a similar situation and if so, what recourse did you/they have?
Although I see this as a good solution, I simply don't have the cash to cover the costs.
Also, should I be questioning the accuracy of the survey? Are inaccuracies a regular thing?
Grateful for any input or advice