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Disputing Party Wall Access
In today’s property surveying blog post we are going to be focusing party wall procedures and in particular, the scenarios that come into play when party wall access is agreed via a Party Wall Award. Party Wall Awards, also commonly referred to as Party Wall...
The Party Wall etc Act 1996, 14 FAQs
Today on the Stokemont property blog, we are going to be taking a look at 14 frequently asked party wall surveying questions. Do I need to serve party wall notice for works under the party wall act? Yes. As the building owner, you have an obligation to provide party...
Licence for Alterations Sound Proofing
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...
We look at the Party Wall Surveying Procedures
In today’s party wall surveying blog post topic we are going to be discussing party wall surveying procedures and in particular what an adjoining owner should do when they have been served a Party Wall Notice. If your neighbour is planning on undertaking works, or if...
When to Engage a Party Wall Surveyor
In today’s Property Surveying blog post we are going to be looking at party wall surveying procedures. In particular, we are going to be looking at the procedures that fall into play during the course of planning any construction works to your property. ...
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...