Our Property Articles
Party Wall Access, Refusals and Police Constables
Welcome to another Party Wall Surveying Blog Post. In today’s post, we will be looking at whether you are able to refuse access on your property to a neighbour who wishes to carry out building works that falls under the Party Wall etc Act 1996. We hope that this blog...
The Importance of a Building Survey
When it comes to purchasing a brand-new property for the very first time, there are a handful of different things that you need to think about. For example, purchasing a building survey as a recommended course of action for any builder or buyer, regardless of their...
Licence for Alterations Temporary Protections
Thank you for clicking on this week’s Property Surveying blog post. Here at Stokemont, we produce numerous Surveying blogs every week in an attempt to best inform our clients and readers on various different Surveying matters. We hope that thorough reading our blog...
What to do when my neighbour doesn’t serve a Party Wall Notice?
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 establishes a legal framework for construction work carried out close to neighbouring properties, setting expectations around how those works should be communicated and managed. We’ll look at the steps available to you when a Party Wall...
ITZA Under Measurement
In this week’s property surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing rent reviews and lease renewals, and in particular, scenarios that our surveyors have noted over the years. One of the most common observations that our surveyors have noted over the years is...
What are my options once Party Wall Damage has occurred?
Welcome to this week's Party Wall Surveying blog post, we hope this can be beneficial for you and help you to enhance your knowledge of the party wall procedures. In today’s blog we will be discussing what procedures are in place once damage has occurred to an...
Can you Dissent to a Party Wall Notice after giving Consent?
Thank you for clicking on our Party Wall Surveying Blog post, we hope this helps you develop your understanding of the Party Wall Surveying procedures. In today’s Blog we are going to be looking at whether an adjoining owner can dissent to the building owners works...
What is the difference between an Agreed Surveyor and a Two Surveyor Appointment?
Thank you for clicking on today's Party Wall Surveying blog post. Today we are going to be looking at Party Wall Surveying procedures and the specifics and differences between an agreed surveyor and a two surveyor appointment. This blog intends to address and answer...
What happens if the Adjoining Owner doesn’t respond to the Party Wall Notice?
Thank you for clicking on today's Party Wall Surveying blog post topic. Today we are going to be discussing Party Wall Surveying procedures and in particular what a building owner needs to do if their neighbour, the adjoining owner doesn't respond to the Party Wall...
Deep Party Wall Foundations
In this week’s property party wall surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing adjacent excavation and deep foundations, and in particular, the type of precaution that will come into play if a building owner is undertaking these types of works. Deep excavations...
Understanding the Party Wall Surveying Procedures
In today’s Party Wall Surveying Blog Post topic, we are going to be delving into the procedures surrounding construction work that falls within the realm of the Party Wall etc Act 1996. If your neighbour wishes to carry out works on their property that is either...
Boundary Surveying Historical Markers
In today's property surveying blog posts topic come up we are going to be looking at boundary surveying and in particular the importance of historical markers. Historical markers are a fantastic and unparalleled marker, that when located can significantly assist in...