https://island.ly/blog/ ISLAND.LY is a private island brokerage. We list islands for sale and for rent worldwide, represent owners discreetly, and connect qualified buyers with the right island. en Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://island.ly/blog/beach-and-foreshore-ownership/ https://island.ly/blog/beach-and-foreshore-ownership/ Learn how the high water mark separates private beach from public foreshore, what rights island owners have, and how to manage privacy, access and building near the shore. Ownership & Law Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://island.ly/blog/island-boundary-disputes-and-surveys/ https://island.ly/blog/island-boundary-disputes-and-surveys/ A detailed guide on how island land boundaries are surveyed, what evidence is accepted and the steps to resolve boundary disputes without fences. 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