When it comes to a leasehold property, it is sometimes necessary to make changes to the property either upon moving in or before occupying the premises. These could be because of a need to refurbish the premises or change the nature of its operation. To make sure that...
Winter is an exciting time with Christmas fast approaching, ice skating, sledging, skiing, snowball fights, and other fun activities all become readily available. However, the winter weather can cause expensive and treacherous damage to your home, fortunately It is...
In this week's property blog post I will be discussing and explaining what a boundary dispute is, how they arise and how they can be resolved. This blog will also look into what goes into a Boundary Determination Report which is usually the mechanism used to help...
Access Licences are a common service undertaken here at Stokemont. We know this can be a confusing and concerning time for any neighbouring owner, we thought we'd offer you a guide on dealing with your neighbour's request to access to your land, what's allowed,...
Many landowners wonder if there is any legal right to go onto a neighbour's property for doing repair and maintenance works to their properties, where access to the neighbouring land is required for such works, done either by themselves or their appointed workers....
In this week’s Property Surveying Blogpost, we are going to be discussing Access Licences, and the types of premiums that can be requested, should the Adjoining Owner wish to charge the Building Owner for the temporary access. This is by far one of the most common...
In this week’s party wall surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing Schedule of Condition reports, what they are, and when they are applicable. A Schedule of Condition report involves a party wall surveyor visiting the properties that neighbour the building...
In this weeks property surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing Schedule of Condition reports, and in particular, how long it takes to complete them, and ultimately furnish both you and the adjoining owner with the copy of that report for your records. The...
During the process of making modifications to a party wall, damage can occur to either the wall or the surrounding property. When this happens, it is the responsibility of the party making modifications to correct and pay for the repairs. However, how do we determine...
When modifications are being made to a property thanks to the Party Wall Act 1996, you’ll find that there tends to be a lot of complex legal issues to try and decipher on a regular basis. Understandably, a swift and practical resolution of all the issues is vital for...
