London woman loses 48cm boundary fight over neighbour’s kitchen extension

In a surprising turn of events, a homeowner in Surbiton, London, lost a legal dispute concerning a narrow 48-centimetre strip of land. It was determined that the neighbours’ kitchen extension had effectively claimed squatters’ rights, having occupied the land uncontested for over two decades. The First-tier Tribunal’s decision highlights crucial insights into property borders and emphasizes the importance of diligent title plan checks for prospective buyers to avoid future complications.