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Can you fence off land and claim it?

To claim Adverse Possession you must show that: (Fencing off the land is strong evidence of physical possession) You have the intention to possess the land. (Using the land as if it is your own to the exclusion of others.) Your possession is without the true owner's consent.

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Can I Claim Ownership of Land That’s Not Mine?

Claiming ownership of land…

Most land in England and Wales is now registered at the Land Registry; so more often than not it is easy to find out who owns what land. However sometimes there are parcels of land owned by one person but used by another, otherwise known as ‘squatting’. When someone wants to claim ownership of land that’s not theirs, it is called Adverse Possession. To claim Adverse Possession you would need to make an application to the Land Registry. The Land Registry have a strict set of criteria you must meet before you can claim land you do not own. The rules are the same for registered and unregistered land but the application procedure is different. You can find out whether the land in question is registered by contacting the Land Registry. You have actual physical possession of the land. (Fencing off the land is strong evidence of physical possession) You have the intention to possess the land. (Using the land as if it is your own to the exclusion of others.)

Your possession is without the true owner’s consent

All of the above have been true for at least 12 years if the land is unregistered or 10 years if the land is registered. It is possible for someone to object to the application but the Land Registry will assess each application on their own merit. Any evidence you can provide to show you have met the above criteria will help your application. Every claim for Adverse Possession is different. If you need further information regarding this issue, or you would like to discuss your particular circumstances in detail, please do get in touch. You can do so either via telephone on or via email at k.holmes@timms-law.com

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A firm, level base should be the starting point for any shed or garden building. Without this the structure is likely to be assembled improperly - screw holes will not line up correctly, doors may not fit their doorways and the quality and service life of your shed could be greatly reduced. There are a number of different options to create the necessary flat and level surface, and we're going to take you through four of them. All are ideal to prevent water collecting around the shed floor and damaging it. These four methods are how to lay:

a timber base (also known as a portabase)

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Both paved and concrete bases can't be laid straight onto soft ground and so require a sub-base. A concrete base also has a further extra step - constructing the frame or edging that supports concrete while it sets, this is known as formwork. So do bear in mind that these options can take longer to build than the timber and plastic bases. We recommend only using a concrete base for larger sheds and log cabins. Simply choose the one for you and read through the step-by-step advice on how to lay your chosen shed base.

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