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One of the biggest decisions when planning Party Wall works is whether the building owner and adjoining owner appoint a single agreed surveyor, or each appoint their...
Buying a commercial property is a substantial financial commitment, and the condition of the building can have a significant effect on its future costs and suitability....
A Schedule of Dilapidations is a document identifying alleged breaches of a tenant's obligations under a commercial lease. It is commonly prepared towards the end of a...
A terminal schedule of dilapidations is prepared towards the end of a commercial lease to identify breaches of the tenant's repairing, reinstatement and other relevant...
A Pre-Purchase Commercial Building Survey is an independent assessment of a commercial property's physical condition before a purchaser completes the transaction. It is...
A Defect Analysis Report is a focused investigation into a particular problem affecting a property. Unlike a general building survey, the purpose is usually to...
Not every crack, damp patch or building defect requires a specialist survey. However, there are circumstances where a more focused investigation is appropriate. A...
A Party Wall Award is often required where an adjoining owner has dissented to a Party Wall Notice and surveyors have therefore been appointed. A common question is...
Planning a rear extension often involves work close to, or directly against, a neighbouring property. Depending on the construction proposed, the Party Wall etc. Act...