Adverse possessions
Claiming ownership of land beyond your title boundaries.
Simplifying adverse possession
When you have been in use of some land that is not yours for a certain amount of time, you may have a claim for ownership.
This is often a complex procedure requiring research, evidence and procedure to claim the land without the owner’s permission, or sometimes not knowing who the owner is – hence the adverse!
How we help
We hear your story
- Every land and claim is different. Tell us all about your situation – how you came to use this land, what you have been using it for, how often and for how long.
- Based on your State’s requirements, we can determine whether you are likely to have a claim to that land. Please note that no adverse possessions are currently permitted in the ACT or Northern Territory.
We lodge your claim
- We talk with land surveyors, who will give us supporting documents detailing the original boundaries of the land and outline the area you seek to claim.
- We also conduct research on who owns the land, what it was originally used for, and whether there are any charges or encumbrances on the land.
- We gather those documents, put them together to create your application, and lodge it with the Registry Office. Then it’s up to them to determine if your claim is successful.
THE W LEGAL ADVANTAGE
What sets us apart?
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Transparent fees
No surprises! All costs will be clear to you from day one. You will always know how much our fees are beforehand.
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The human touch
Be taken care of by your own personal lawyer (yes, and actual person!) with your own dedicated support crew. We’ll ensure you have a smooth and stress-free process.
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Highly experienced
What you need is a conveyancing lawyer who has seen it all. If anything goes wrong (touch wood), we know exactly how to fix it. Since 2011, we have overseen thousands of successful transactions.
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Proactive advisor
Having seen thousands of property transactions, we’ve seen our fair share of mistakes, and can guide you past them safely before they even become an issue.
