Question Raised Over Who Pays for New High Fence Between Neighbours
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Question Raised Over Who Pays for New High Fence Between Neighbours

By The Property AI Team · 1 August 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by This Is Money Mortgages. Read the original article for full details.

Question Raised Over Who Pays for New High Fence Between Neighbours

A homeowner has asked who should pay for installing two 6ft high fences to replace a low brick wall separating their property from a neighbour. The individual wants increased privacy in their garden and is considering the new fencing.

The report highlights a common issue for UK property owners and letting agents regarding boundary changes and shared costs. The article discusses the situation where one party wishes to alter a boundary structure for privacy reasons.


Source: This Is Money Mortgages
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