A homeowner reports that their property is separated from a neighbour’s by a low brick boundary wall and they want to replace it with two 6ft-high fences to increase privacy in their garden. The question posed is who should pay for the new fencing if the fence arrangement is intended to benefit one side but stands along the boundary between the properties. The reports frame the issue as a common neighbour dispute involving boundary structures and shared responsibility, but do not provide additional case details such as the homeowner’s legal status, planning permission considerations, or any written agreement with the neighbour. The core facts presented are limited to the existing low wall, the proposed fence height and placement (two 6ft fences), and the stated goal of achieving privacy. The outlets treat the matter as a practical question about costs rather than as an already resolved legal case, emphasizing that the situation depends on the parties’ responsibilities for boundary boundary treatments and the applicable local rules.