Disputes about interests in property

Ownership of property or land is registered at the Land Registry, but that isn’t always the last word. The Land Registry doesn’t usually record co-owners’ shares of properties, and sometimes someone who is not registered on the Land Registry at all can claim that they have an interest in a property.

This can be because of financial contributions, an agreement between the parties, a promise made by one person to another, or some other course of conduct that creates an interest in the property. These cases can be hard to predict and each depends on its own specific facts.

Handling a dispute over interest in property

The first step in these cases is always understanding the history of the property and the intentions of the parties. We can review at an early stage and advise you on what is likely to happen to try and get to an agreement that works for you. Sometimes it is not possible to agree.

Our solicitors have experience in fighting claims in Court and getting the right result. We can help you to understand at an early stage how to unpick a dispute about interests in property, and get you to a resolution by agreement or through Court.