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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...
Your Guide To Agreed Party Wall Surveyors
When modifications are being made to a property thanks to the Party Wall Act 1996, you’ll find that there tends to be a lot of complex legal issues to try and decipher on a regular basis. Understandably, a swift and practical resolution of all the issues is vital for...
Working Out Party Wall Surveyor Costs
When it comes to hiring a party wall surveyor, you have to consider that there are costs which are associated with the action. Understanding how much you have to pay, the way costs are worked out, and the overall process is vital for making sure that you begin to make...
Schedule Of Condition Report Benefits
In this week’s Property Surveying Blogpost, we are going to be discussing Schedule of Condition Reports, and the benefits that they have for both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners. A Schedule of Condition Report is required when a Building Owner, whom is the...
Why Won’t My Party Wall Surveyor Visit During The Course Of The Construction Works?
In this week’s party wall surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at the role of a party wall surveyor and in particular whether an interim, or interim visits are a reasonable expense for the party wall surveyor to incur during the course of the works. Part of...
What Happens If You Don’t Get A Party Wall Notice
So, you have encountered a situation where you’ve rocked up to your property one day and found construction workers everywhere and your party wall in disarray. Seriously, what is going on? Your neighbour is making modifications to the wall that you both share and...
What Does A Party Wall Surveyor Do?
In this week’s Party Wall Surveying blogpost topic, we are going to be discussing Party Wall Surveyors, and the role they play in respect of the Party Wall Surveying procedures. A Party Wall Surveyor’s role is one defined by statute, and requires him to impartially...
What Is A Party Wall Award?
A Party Wall Award, commonly also referred to as a Party Wall Agreement and is the final document prepared and agreed by the Party Wall Surveyors, or the Agreed Party Wall Surveyor once the Party Wall Procedures are complete. The sole purpose of the Party Wall Award...