Our Property Articles
How to Repair Wall Cracks
Cracks in walls are one of the most common concerns raised by homeowners and property buyers. In many cases, cracking is relatively minor and associated with normal building movement, drying shrinkage or deterioration of decorative finishes. However, some cracks can...
How to Get an Adjoining Owner to Consent to a Party Wall Notice
If you are planning building works that fall within the scope of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you may be required to serve a Party Wall Notice on the relevant adjoining owners before the notifiable works begin. For many Building Owners, the preferred response is...
Common Reasons Adjoining Owners Dissent to Party Wall Notices
Thank you for taking the time to read our article. In this guide, we look at Party Wall Notice responses and some of the most common reasons why an Adjoining Owner may choose to dissent to a notice. For Building Owners, a dissent can sometimes come as a surprise....
Expert Witness Surveyors for Property Disputes
Property disputes can involve technical issues that are difficult to resolve through correspondence alone. A disagreement may concern: Boundary Disputes Property Defects Property Valuations Property Dilapidations In these situations, specialist surveying evidence can...
CPR Part 35 Expert Witness Boundary Reports
One of our key aims at Stokemont, and a central part of the way we approach boundary surveying, is to prepare our reports in a neutral, clear and straightforward manner. Where possible, we hope that the findings of the report can provide a sensible basis for...
Comprehensive Commercial Building Surveys
Buying, leasing or investing in a commercial property is a significant financial commitment. While a building may appear to be in good condition during a viewing, defects, maintenance liabilities and future repair costs are not always immediately obvious. A Commercial...
Commercial Property Surveying Services
Commercial property decisions can carry significant financial consequences. Whether you are purchasing a building, taking a new lease, managing an existing property or planning alterations, having a clear understanding of the building's condition and your potential...
10 Checks for Commercial Property Buyers
Buying your first commercial property is very different from purchasing a home. Whether you are acquiring premises for your own business, buying an investment property or purchasing a building with redevelopment potential, the financial commitment can extend far...
Party Wall Notice Advice from a Human Party Wall Surveyor!
Party Wall Notice Advice from a Human Party Wall Surveyor! In the age of AI, a quick online search can produce a huge amount of conflicting advice. Party wall matters are a particularly good example: one source says a notice is required, another says it is not, and...
Checking Your Lease’s Alterations Covenant
Thinking about carrying out alterations to your leasehold property? Before you start planning the works in detail, one of the first things you should check is your lease’s alterations covenant. This is the section of the lease that explains what you can and cannot do...
Specialist Snagging Lists Surveys That Count
In today’s property article, we are looking at snagging lists and why they are commonly required when purchasing a new build property. Snagging lists are most often required where a prospective purchaser is acquiring a newly built house or flat. New build properties...
Injection Damp Proof Course What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Damp is one of the most common concerns raised by homeowners and buyers. It can...