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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,...
Understanding Party Wall Notice Responses
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic, here at Stokemont, we are going to be looking at party wall procedures. In particular, we are going to be taking a closer look at the Party Wall Notice responses that an adjoining owner has open to them once the building...
Party Walls and Permitted Development
In today’s party wall surveying blog post, we are going to be taking a look at some of the misconceptions that comes with the Party Wall etc Act 1996’s procedures. The party wall procedures and permitted development are two different issues that often come into...
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...
My neighbour ignored the party wall procedures
Thank you for clicking on today's property surveying blogpost topic. Through our weekly blogpost, we aim to combat and discuss some of the more complicated and complex areas of property in an informal and light-hearted manner. Here at Stokemont we recognise there is a...
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...
Party Wall Act, Q&A, The Basics
Today we are going to be looking at some of the more simple and straightforward questions that our party wall surveyors find themselves being asked on a daily basis by building owners and adjoining owners alike. What is the Party Wall Act 1996? The Party Wall Act 1996...
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 Party Wall Surveyor Mistakes!
Hello and welcome to the latest instalment of Stokemont’s blog posts! In this post we will be diving into some of the common mistakes that are made by party wall surveyor’s during the Acts procedures. We hope this can provide you with more knowledge on the things to...
Handling Party Wall Disputes
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be taking a deeper look at party wall surveying procedures and in particular how a building owner can best handle the party wall procedures. Party wall procedures are set in place by the Party Wall...
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...