RICS Neighbour Disputes Service
A fast effective alternative to litigation and the courts at a fraction of the cost.
Many neighbour disputes relate to property, this new service provides a referral service to surveyors, solicitors, the public and the wider legal profession who require expert third party assistance with neighbour disputes.
The service uses a fixed price, structured, non adversarial approach. Application is made to RICS who make an impartial appointment. Applicants, or their representatives can then use one or more of the following:
Stage 1: Neutral on site evaluation to clarify the facts
Stage 2: Negotiation and encouragement of the parties to compromise
Stage 3: if required, the surveyor prepares an expert evaluation report
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RICS Neighbourly Disputes roadshow
Disputes between neighbours can be lengthy and expensive. This seminar will look at three common causes of these disputes and offer specialist advice on how to deal with them.
The speakers are all experts in their field and have a wealth of practical experience in reporting and presenting their findings. 11th June to 1st July.
More Neighbourly Disputes roadshow information.
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Are you a neighbour with a dispute?
Obtain an NDS Dispute application form by clicking the Word Download in the right-hand side column – “Neighbour Dispute Service Application”.
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Are you a Surveyor interested in joining the panel?
There is a panel in place, but surveyors with suitable experience are invited to apply by downloading the ’NDS committee-panel application’ from the ‘Word Downloads’ in the right column of this page. Applicants are invited to complete this application or alternatively contact rsohal@rics.org
Training day 23rd April 2009
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Are you a Solicitor who would like to know more?
The Neighbour Disputes Service can be a useful form of ADR. Designed specifically to bring a quick and effective resolution to neighbour disputes. The service uses a non-adversarial approach. For a brief description of how the service works please download the ‘Neighbour Disputes Service Brochure 2008/9’ from the ‘PDF Downloads’ in the right hand column of this page or contact rweller@rics.org for further information.
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For more information on boundary disputes, please see the RICS guide.
