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Bitcoin & Property, Where to Invest Your Money!
In today’s property surveying blogpost topic we are going to be discussing Property Valuation. When it comes to making an investment, property has generally been considered the way to go. However, there is a new trend where people are now debating investing...
Is a Party Wall Surveyor Necessary?
In this week’s Property Surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at party wall procedures and in particular whether a party wall surveyor is needed and necessary. This is by far one of the most common questions that we find ourselves asked here at...
What is a Party Wall Agreement?
In today’s party wall surveying blog post topic, we are going to be taking a look at party wall surveying procedures. A Party Wall Agreement which is also commonly referred to as a Party Wall Award, is the legal document that is required should an adjoining owner...
The Stokemont Guide to the Party Wall etc Act 1996
The Party Wall Act 1996 is an act which enables certain rights to the owner of a property. It allows them the right to undertake specific works, if those works are done in a way that may otherwise amount to nuisance or trespass. However, the act is also a tool which...
Who is liable for Party Wall Damage?
In this weeks’ property surveying blog post topic, we are going to be taking a look at party wall surveying, and in particular, party wall damage. Party wall damage can be a concerning time for both the building owner and adjoining owner. Through this...
Full Repairing and Insuring Lease (FRI) Pitfalls
In today’s property surveying blogpost topic here at Stokemont we are going to be looking at property valuation. Property valuation is at the heart of the vast majority of the services our valuers undertake here at Stokemont. A lot of landlords will insist...
Party Wall Advice For Building Owners
If you’re a building owner who wants to carry out building works, then there’s a good chance those works are covered by the Party Wall Act 1996. If this is the case, we recommend you get your plans checked over by a qualified party wall surveyor. Your Obligations As...
How to Locate Historic Boundary Markers?
In this week's property surveying blog, we are going to be discussing historic boundary markers and how boundary surveyors go about locating them whilst on site. As Boundary surveyors, we are instructed to provide our expertise in locating the correct...
London’s Rental Market RICS Valuer Tips!
In today’s property surveying blogpost topic we are going to be discussing Property Valuation. Here at Stokemont, we’re proud to not only be RICS Chartered Surveyors, however also RICS Registered Valuers. If you’re trying to navigate the rental market of...
Agreed Party Wall Surveyors, To Agree, or Not Agree!
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be discussing party wall surveying procedures and in particular the role of an agreed party wall surveyor. Through our weekly blog post topics, here at Stokemont we discuss a range of property matters...
Party Wall Advice For Adjoining Owners
As the adjoining owner, you may not be happy to see if they’re building works taking place on a party wall. It’s important to make sure that you understand how the act is going to benefit you, because while it is primarily meant to facilitate the development of the...
Can my Freeholder Charge me for my Alterations?
In this week’s property surveying blogpost, here at Stokemont, we are going to be looking at Licence for Alterations procedures. If you own a leasehold property then the specifics of your ownership and the all-governing document that covers the property will be set...