·         If you are experiencing a dispute in relation to your property boundary you may want to apply to the Registrar General for Land in your state to make a formal boundary determination.

·         This determination will require you to lodge an application form with the applicable fee and any supporting documentation to the Department of Land & Property Information. If required you will also be required to pay for the costs of a survey to be conducted.

·         Notice of the application for a boundary determination will be provided to the adjoining landholders. Adjoining landholders are then invited to respond to the application via written submissions within a set timeframe that is generally 21 days. The Registrar General will make a determination based on all the evidence available.

·         The applicant and all adjoining landholders will be informed of the determination. Adjustments will be made to the registered plan where necessary. If you wish to make an appeal regarding the determination you have 28 days to apply to the NSW Land and Environment Court.

·         Similar procedures exist for boundary determinations in each Australian state and territory. You need to check the relevant legislation in your state or territory as the rules are different in each jurisdiction.