Who is typically responsible for enquiring about disputes between a vendor and their neighbour during a property sale?

• A. Conveyancer
• B. Solicitor
• C. Buyer
• D. Surveyor

Answer: (A)

When a property is sold, the person handling the legal process is responsible for uncovering any issues that could affect ownership or enjoyment of the home. The conveyancer — the solicitor or licensed conveyancer acting for the buyer — carries out the due diligence and raises standard enquiries about the property, including any disputes with neighbours. These enquiries help reveal boundary questions, party wall matters, rights of way, or ongoing neighbourly disputes that could affect title or use of the property.

The conveyancer sends Enquiries on Title to the seller’s side and reviews the responses before contracts are exchanged, ensuring any problems are disclosed and addressed. The buyer relies on the conveyancer to manage this process, while the seller provides the information through their solicitor or conveyancer. The surveyor’s role is to assess the physical condition of the property, not to query neighbour disputes. That combination is why the conveyancer is the typical person responsible for enquiring about disputes with neighbours during a sale.