When your surveyor misses a defect
Sometimes, we sadly receive calls from people who have moved into their new home and later found defects that their surveyor had failed to uncover before they completed their purchase. In some cases, these defects can amount to negligence on the behalf of the surveyor, but on other occasions this situation can arise due to […]
How long will a dilapidations claim take to settle?
Businesses hate uncertainty, and it comes as no surprise that business owners and directors want to minimise any periods of uncertainty. One area that can cause uncertainty is when a business premise’s lease comes to an end and it is time to negotiate the dilapidations claim your landlord has presented to you. Dilapidations is a […]
Do you feel your dilapidations claim is unfair?
When business owners and directors receive a claim for dilapidations damages at the end of their lease, they often feel that the landlord is treating them unfairly. If the business was not expecting to receive a Schedule of Dilapidations, the cost demand can come as quite a shock, causing it to be a very stressful […]
Party Wall Notices – Freehold and Leasehold Neighbours
Harrison Clarke is a leading firm of chartered surveyors helping a variety of residential and commercial clients across Hampshire. In this article, we explain why it is important to consider if your neighbouring property has a freeholder and a leaseholder, in the world of Party Walls. Serving Notice to freeholders and leaseholders When neighbouring properties […]
What to do if your neighbour has started notifiable works without giving you Notice
It can be alarming if your neighbour starts building work that they haven’t told you about. You may be concerned that their work could impact or damage your own property. We have a specialist team of highly qualified and experienced Party Wall surveyors here at Harrison Clarke, who are helping property owners deal with this […]
Do I really need a survey when buying a new home?
Worryingly, a 2019 study by the mortgage broker, John Charcol, found that as many as eight out of 10 people buying a new home did so without commissioning a survey, while our own research at Harrison Clarke (leading chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area) found that the typical property has defects which will, on average, […]
What to do if your neighbour has started notifiable works without giving you Notice
It can be alarming if your neighbour starts building work that they haven’t told you about. You may be concerned that their work could impact or damage your own property. We have a specialist team of highly qualified and experienced Party Wall surveyors here at Harrison Clarke, who are helping property owners deal with this […]
The Declaration and Statement of Truth in Expert Witness Reports
Expert witnesses are often needed to assist tribunals and courts with various building-related matters, including disputes over boundaries, valuations, the quality of works completed, Party Wall Awards and so on. As a leading firm of chartered surveyors working across the Hampshire area, our team at Harrison Clarke is regularly called upon to be a RICS […]
Party Walls – Your rights as a Building Owner
Harrison Clarke is a leading firm of chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area, with a dedicated team specialising in Party Wall matters. In this article, we share the answers to questions that our clients commonly ask us. Key Points Building Owner is the person who owns land and intends to carry out work on it […]
Timescales for Party Wall Notices
Harrison Clarke is a leading firm of chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area, with a specialist team working on Party Wall matters every day. Recently, we have had several Party Wall enquiries where Building Owners have asked us to urgently serve Party Wall Notices on their behalf – they have left it to the last […]