In today’s Property Surveying blog post, we are going to be talking about property dilapidations. Property dilapidations will come into play as the tenant is approaching the end and termination of their commercial lease. As part of the landlord’s procedures to ensure...
Party Wall Notice Response Timing Quick Guide
Upon service of the Party Wall Notice an adjoining owner will have 16 calendar days to review and respond. In the scenario that the adjoining owner hasn’t responded within those 16 calendar days the building owner can serve a further Party Wall Notice upon them. ...
Special Foundations Explained
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be taking an in-depth look at one of the more specific and unknown areas of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Special foundations come into play when a building owner is undertaking deep excavations and...
Basement Conversions, 5 Key Considerations
In today’s property surveying blog, we are going to be looking at Basements Conversions and Developments and what needs to be taken into account before proceeding with these complex structural works! Residential basement extensions are often of major concern to owners...
Boundary Determinations, Disputes & Issues
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be discussing boundary determinations and boundary surveying. Boundary determinations and boundary surveying disputes are one of the most typical services that we offer here at Stokemont. Generally...
Property Damp Strikes Again! (Part 1)
In this week’s two part property surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at damp, the cause of it and how to quickly spot it before it ruins your property appearance, value, performance and even possibly you or your family’s health. There are four main common...
Thames Water Build Over Agreements, When are they Required?
In this week’s Property Surveying blogpost topic, we are going to be discussing Thames Water Build-over Agreements, and in particular when they are required in the context of the Party Wall etc Act 1996. If you are undertaking works to your property, or your neighbour...