When Land Meets the Sea: The Boats that Claimed the Thames

Moorings, the Thames and Adverse Possession.Can a boat help you acquire land? What rights come with a mooring on the River Thames? How does adverse possession affect riverside property owners?In this episode of When Land Meets the Sea, Richard Snape and Elizabeth Collin explore mooring rights and adverse possession along one of Britain's most famous waterways: the River Thames.Richard discusses how long-term occupation of land adjoining the river can give rise to adverse possession claims, and the legal issues that arise when moorings, boundaries and ownership rights become blurred over time.The episode explores the legal issues affecting landowners, developers, marina operators, local authorities and those living and working along the Thames.Cases discussed include:Port of London Authority v Ashmore [2009]Port of London Authority v Tower Bridge Yacht & Boat Co Ltd [2013]Couper and Another v Albion Properties Ltd and Others [2013]Port of London Authority v Paul Mendoza [2017]Get in touch!Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers legal training tailored to your organisation’s needs, delivered in person across the UK or remotely. We also run free monthly webinars through for surveyors, solicitors, and property professionals across sectors. To sign up or learn more, visit our events page here or email [email protected] for information and booking.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or professional advice. No liability is accepted by Davitt Jones Bould for any reliance placed on its content. Get in touch!