Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Fence Boundary 17Feb 02, 2014 9:07 am Quote: the surveyor marked the two rear boundary corners on the actual fences that were being removed... (yeah obviously didn't think that one through) No, the surveyor didn't think that through or was lazy. The guy that does all my work puts a couple of hardwood pegs in the ground 1m off the boundary with a nail in the top that marks the exact boundary. Or in substantial rock, on a concrete path or measures it off an existing structure etc. Stewie Re: Fence Boundary 18Feb 02, 2014 1:02 pm Aussielady Someone once told me that the face of the post where the palings are attached is the boundary between properties....so this could mean we lose about 6 inches of our property? Is what I was told correct? That is utter rubbish. When a post/paling fence is built, the post positions are decided first. They go directly on the boudary line. Whether the paling offset encroaches slightly is irrelevant - you cannot be done for adverse posseion over that. The fence posts are the boundary. Re: Fence Boundary 19Feb 03, 2014 1:48 pm I questioned my local council here in adelaide as i was looking to put a fence slightly inside the boundary fence on my side of the property,and they said no worries,and the neighbour doesnt need to be notified nor have a say in the matter if i pay for it,which is good if you dont see eye to eye or they dont want to pay etc etc ,and im sure the real boundary doesnt change either Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi everyone, My lot has just been titled and during the settlement we found that the rear pegs were not visible. We requested for a re-establishment and pegging plan… 0 18934 Hi, It’s important to keep in mind that dividing fences have thickness, so it’s impracticable to expect them to be wholly constructed within the neighbouring… 2 18380 thanks Chippy, i hope they have applied sealer but i am doubt to be honest, so i am gonna do this job after handover. 8 16269 |