Confirm and mark the boundaries
Keep your survey and ownership documents organised. Before placing boundary markers or installing a fence, ask a qualified surveyor to confirm the limits and check any applicable local requirements. Clear boundaries aid inspection, but fencing alone does not resolve a boundary dispute or guarantee protection against encroachment.
Visit and maintain the site
Plan periodic visits, particularly after heavy rainfall. Check for dumped waste, damage to boundary markers and blocked drainage. Arrange safe vegetation and waste removal where appropriate, without altering natural drainage or affecting neighbouring land. Keep dated photographs and a record of maintenance.
Stay connected locally
Maintain contact with neighbours or a trusted local caretaker who can alert you to changes. Share only the contact information needed for that purpose. If an issue arises, document it and seek the appropriate professional or local authority rather than relying on informal assurances.
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