RICS: Neighbourly Matters 2/3 - Boundary Disputes with Julia Stolle #46

Boundaries can become a point of contention between even the most amicable of neighbours, proving to be a difficult subject both technically and holistically, and resolving these disputes can be incredibly rewarding.

This week’s RICS Podcast guest Julia Stolle is an expert in the area of boundaries and evaluative mediation, sharing her experience as Co-chair of the Boundaries Expert Working Group. 

We hear from Julia about why boundary disputes commonly arise, a surveyor’s role in resolving them, and advice for surveyors and the public on how to handle issues surrounding boundaries.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Issues and discrepancies that may lead to boundary disputes
• The main duties of expert surveyors in this area
• Julia’s experience with mediation and how to avoid it
• Advice to young land surveyors looking to cover boundaries
• How homeowners and tenants can quickly de-escalate a boundary dispute