The question is not whether a full report is impressive. It is whether the dispute needs that level of work.
A full report may be justified where
- the documents conflict or are difficult to interpret;
- historic physical features have changed;
- building work or encroachment makes the exact line important;
- the dispute affects sale, development or substantial land value;
- solicitors need a reasoned evidence base for pre-action correspondence;
- formal expert evidence is likely to be required.
When ENE may be better first
If the main question is whether one position is obviously weak, whether a key document is missing or whether the dispute is worth pursuing, an Early Neutral Evaluation can be a more proportionate starting point.
Need an evidence-led view?
For an early-stage assessment, consider an Early Neutral Evaluation. For a developed dispute, a fuller investigation report may be appropriate.
Early Neutral Evaluation → · Investigation reports →Important: This page is general information, not legal advice. Boundary disputes are fact-sensitive. The significance of title documents, plans, physical features, historic evidence, occupation and conduct depends on the circumstances. Where litigation, a Land Registry application or a binding settlement is contemplated, appropriate legal advice should be obtained.