Boundary Dispute Advice — Initial Legal Consultation

Boundary dispute advice in Ireland is an initial solicitor consultation where a solicitor would review your folio, map and any photos or surveys, then gives you a written legal opinion and a recommended next step, whether that is a letter, mediation or a surveyor. Boundary disputes escalate fast, so get a solicitor’s view before you say or write something that hurts your case.

You can upload your folio, deeds, contract, photos or other documents through our secure link; a solicitor would then typically review everything before preparing advice. There is no hourly billing: the price is fixed for the service described. Property and land issues are usually easier and cheaper to resolve early, before a sale, mortgage or family transfer is held up. The advice is based on Irish law and practice and on the documents you provide, so the more complete your documents, the more precise the advice can be. If the advice shows that further work is needed, such as correspondence, a Land Registry application or a planning or court process, a solicitor would explain the options and any further cost before anything else is done.

What’s included

• Folio and map review
• Review of photos, sketches or survey if provided
• Written legal opinion
• Recommended next step
• 30-minute call
• Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Who this is for

• Neighbours disputing where a boundary lies
• Owners whose neighbour has built near or over the boundary
• Owners with a folio map that does not match the ground
• Owners preparing for mediation

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then typically review the documents and prepare written advice.
4. You receive your written advice by email and, where included, a follow-up call to ask questions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does boundary dispute advice cost in Ireland?

Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. You request an assessment, and costs are confirmed in writing before any work begins.

How are boundary disputes resolved in Ireland?

Often by agreement, sometimes with a surveyor’s input or mediation. Court is usually a last resort.

Is the folio map conclusive?

Generally, no. Land Registry boundaries are usually non-conclusive, so other evidence matters.

For more on property, land and conveyancing, see our Property & Conveyancing in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.