TREES ON CROWN LAND

[Mark Bolam]

I would say that your house isn’t in any danger, but they are a bit of a mess.

 

Fine habitat though!

[SarahD]

2 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

Fine habitat though!

Yes, lots of birds...and rats. I've cleared the undergrowth at the front, gradually working my way back.

[scbk]

It's only useful if you ever come to sell, but I wonder how much more the house would be worth if it came with a larger garden, I think I would want to buy the land before someone else does

[SarahD]

Quite right,  One day hopefully.  Now, isn't the best of times.

[SueMR]

After Land has gone to Escheat it is 30 Years to  gain adverse possession,  not 10 years, as it is normally. ( used to be 12) That said, it proves just by the possibility of being able to do that , that you can start to use it with a view to posess. I cant think who would object but I would insure it if you are acting on it / within it and be sure you are covered . Its a ridiculous situation that Escheat dont maintain etc as who woukd be responsible if say a Tree fell on someone? Or if glass was walked on and you have been in there . Builders should offer the pieces of Land to householders,  when leaving the site .