Our Property Articles
Through our articles, we aim to clarify Property topics in an easy to follow and informative approach.
Skipping a Property Survey Could Cost You Thousands
When buying a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of viewings, negotiations, and finally having an offer accepted. But amid the rush, one crucial step is too often overlooked, a property survey. We’ve seen first-hand how a professional survey can be the...
What is a Divorce Valuation?
We also have a YouTube Short Video on Divorce Valuations! A Divorce Valuation, also referred to as a matrimonial valuation, is required to ensure the correct distribution of the property value between the respective owners. In most cases, the property will be jointly...
What is a Probate Valuation?
We also have a YouTube Short video on this topic! Upon the death of a property owner, part of managing their estate is to have a full understanding of the value of any property or assets they owned. What is a Probate Valuation? A probate valuation is a formal...
What is a Red Book Valuation?
We also have a YouTube Short of Red Book Valuations! A Red Book Valuation is a comprehensive and legally compliant valuation designed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). RICS Valuation standards underpin property Valuations, ensuring Valuers adopt...
Notice Consent can be changed to Dissent
We also have a short informative video on this case! Onigbanjo v Pearson 2008, provided all important clarity on Party Wall Notice responses and specifically an adjoining owner’s right to dissent to a Notice that they had previously consented to. The case arose when...
Injunction Costs Are Recoverable
We also have a short informative video on this case! Chliaifchtein v Wainbridge Estates Belgravia Ltd 2015, provides a benchmark on an adjoining owner’s injunction cost recovery. This case arose when a building owner was undertaking significant construction works to...
Don’t Ignore The Party Wall Act
We also have a short informative video on this case! Nutt v Podger, provides a clear position on the importance of a building owner adhering the legal procedures set out by the Party Wall etc Act 1996. The case arose when a building owner progressed their notifiable...
No Dispute, No Award
We also have a short informative video on this case! Evans v Paterson 2021, provides all important key commentary on how party wall surveyors have to handle disputes and communication, with their appointing owners. The case arose when an adjoining owner suffered...
Party Wall Surveyors Must Remain Impartial
We have a short 60 second video on this case! Welter v McKeeve 2018, provides all-important commentary on the conduct of a Party Wall Surveyor and their need to act impartially. The case saw a building owner undertaking a basement conversion and making use of the...
No Party Wall Notice, No Party Wall Act
We have a short informative video on this post here! Power & Kyson v Shah 2023 provides a definitive position on when the Party Wall etc Act 1996 applies. To provide background on this case, the building owner failed to serve a Party Wall Notice upon the...