Today through our weekly surveying blog, we are going to be looking at licence for alterations procedures. In particular, we are going to be looking at the need and requirement to install sound proofing in the form of sound deadening underlay. Licence for...
Boundary Line Disputes
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be looking at boundary surveying. In particular, we are going to be taking a look at boundary disputes and the role that a boundary surveyor plays in resolving these neighbourly matters. Over the years,...
What Are License to Alter Covenants?
It’s time for another instalment of our property surveying blog series and we would like to thank you for taking the time to read it! In this post we will be looking into the License to Alter process and more specifically the different types of covenants which are...
What to expect from a Boundary Report?
In today’s property surveying blog post topic we are going to be looking at boundary surveying. In particular, we are going to be looking at what to expect from the boundary report once you receive it. Boundary disputes are an incredibly common issue, prevalent...
Licence for Alterations Surveying Procedures
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be taking a look at licence for alterations. Licence for alterations are applicable to pretty much every leasehold property within England and Wales. The terms of the leaseholder’s lease will se out...
Do I Need to Pay for my Freeholder’s Licence for Alterations Costs?
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic, we are going to be taking a closer look at licence for alterations procedures. Licence for alterations, also known as a licence to alter, or licence of alteration is required to almost all leasehold properties within...
Typical Property Defects
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be looking at pre-purchase surveys and building surveying. In particular we are going to be looking at the top five typical property defects that we find our surveyors see time and time again on both...
Why Are Party Wall Notice Consents Rare?
Today, we are going to be looking at Party Wall Notice consents, and why at Stokemont we believe them to be a rare occurrence. A Party Wall Notice is the legal notification that is required when a building owner is undertaking works to their property. The Party Wall...
Property Soakaway
In this week’s surveying blog, we will be discussing Soakaways and the necessity of their installation. Soakaway Explained You may be reading this asking yourself “ what is a soakaway?”; generally speaking, a soakaway is an additional drainage system that isn’t...
Boundary Lines
In today’s property surveying blog post topic, we are going to be taking a look at boundary surveying and the procedures that surround a boundary line’s location and determination. Boundary surveying is required when a property owner or land owner requires a...










