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What Is A Licence To Alter?
If you live in a property that you do not own, and you want to change things, then you may have to apply for a license to alter. The important thing to remember is that you will have a lease. This will dictate what you can and cannot do to the property, and if you...
Party Wall Notices, To Unknown Owners
In this week’s property surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing Party Wall surveying and procedures that need to be followed in the event that a building owner needs to serve a Party Wall Notice upon an adjoining owner, however, the adjoining owner’s legal...
What Is A Licence Of Alterations?
You move into a new property and want to undertake some works to make it into the property you have always dreamed of. You speak to architects, contractors, you even get in contact with a Party Wall Surveyor. However, there is one issue. You don’t own the Freehold,...
Licence of Alterations Procedures
When it comes to a leasehold property, it is sometimes necessary to make changes to the property either upon moving in or before occupying the premises. These could be because of a need to refurbish the premises or change the nature of its operation. To make sure that...
Winter Property Defects
Winter is an exciting time with Christmas fast approaching, ice skating, sledging, skiing, snowball fights, and other fun activities all become readily available. However, the winter weather can cause expensive and treacherous damage to your home, fortunately It is...
What Goes Into A Boundary Survey?
In this week's property blog post I will be discussing and explaining what a boundary dispute is, how they arise and how they can be resolved. This blog will also look into what goes into a Boundary Determination Report which is usually the mechanism used to help...
What To Do If My Neighbour Requests Access To My Land
Access Licences are a common service undertaken here at Stokemont. We know this can be a confusing and concerning time for any neighbouring owner, we thought we'd offer you a guide on dealing with your neighbour's request to access to your land, what's allowed,...
Understand Access To A Neighbour’s Land For Works To Your Property
Many landowners wonder if there is any legal right to go onto a neighbour's property for doing repair and maintenance works to their properties, where access to the neighbouring land is required for such works, done either by themselves or their appointed workers....
Access Licences & Premiums
In this week’s Property Surveying Blogpost, we are going to be discussing Access Licences, and the types of premiums that can be requested, should the Adjoining Owner wish to charge the Building Owner for the temporary access. This is by far one of the most common...
Schedule Of Condition Report
In this week’s party wall surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing Schedule of Condition reports, what they are, and when they are applicable. A Schedule of Condition report involves a party wall surveyor visiting the properties that neighbour the building...
How Long Does It Take To Complete A Schedule Of Condition Report?
In this weeks property surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing Schedule of Condition reports, and in particular, how long it takes to complete them, and ultimately furnish both you and the adjoining owner with the copy of that report for your records. The...
Your Guide To Determining Party Wall Damage
During the process of making modifications to a party wall, damage can occur to either the wall or the surrounding property. When this happens, it is the responsibility of the party making modifications to correct and pay for the repairs. However, how do we determine...