AU Australia property term

Adverse Possession

Western Australia

Plain-English definition

A legal process through which a person may seek title to land after satisfying strict possession, evidence, notice and survey requirements.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

Long use or a misplaced fence does not automatically transfer ownership. Obtain WA property-law and licensed-surveyor advice before relying on or resisting a claim.

Learn the WA buying process

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