Boundary problem before I've bought the property!

[Hec789]

We are purchasing a property and the agent called to tell us of a potential problem concerning a cherry tree in our garden. The neighbour thinks his boundary wall has been pushed out of line by the roots of the cherry tree on our side We haven't yet bought the property and he is threatening to get solicitors involved.My husband who is a builder suggested it was not the roots that were at fault as the wall is out of line the whole length of the garden his garden and old and crumbling.My husband also said he would not be prepared to remove the tree but would be prepared to pay half of the materials for rebuilding / replacing the fence panels and carry out the work. I think this is a generous offer considering The boundary wall/fence is his!
I suppose my main concern is if things turn nasty are we responsible for any supposed damage caused to his boundary wall/fence before we legally owned the property? Thx

[Celestine]

Re: Boundary problem before I've bought the property!

Hmmmm, how far along are you in the process of buying? Personally if I even had a whiff of a boundary dispute, I'd be out of there. Presumably he has a dispute with the present owners too? I feel for them because this could ruin many prospective purchasers.

[Hec789]

Re: Boundary problem before I've bought the property!

Hmmmm, how far along are you in the process of buying? Personally if I even had a whiff of a boundary dispute, I'd be out of there. Presumably he has a dispute with the present owners too? I feel for them because this could ruin many prospective purchasers.

Not exchanged yet but really keen to go for property.I'm going to contact my solicitor tomorrow to check the boundaries and see if we are liable for so called damage caused before we are the legal owners! Thx for reply.:tinysmile_grin_t::tinysmile_grin_t: