Responding to Party Wall Notices – An Adjoining Owner’s Guide

We understand it can be confusing for neighbours when they receive a Party Wall Notice through the post. In this article, we explain how you go about responding to a Party wall Notice and what options are available to you as an Adjoining Owner. https://youtu.be/GD7A22QdBDE Who is an Adjoining Owner? When a Building Owner starts […]

Photographic Schedule of Condition – FAQ

At Harrison Clarke we can offer to prepare Photographic Schedule of Condition, either for a new commercial tenant about to commit to leasing a commercial property or for residential clients seeking to protect themselves or their neighbours prior to commencing construction works. To provide you with a better understanding of Photographic Schedule of Condition, we […]

What can a landlord claim for under dilapidations?

Harrison Clarke are leading chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area. In this article, we will be considering what items a landlord can include in a dilapidations claim. Claiming dilapidations Commercial leases are very different to residential tenancies and typically have a number of lease clauses which relate to lease end dilapidations claims. The main difference […]

What is the purpose of an interim schedule of dilapidations?

Harrison Clarke are leading chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area. In this article, we look at the purpose of an interim schedule of dilapidations. Although there are many elements involved with an interim schedule of dilapidations, understanding the correct procedures to follow will ensure the right choices are made. What is an interim schedule of […]

What’s it like working with Harrison Clarke on party wall matters?

The chartered building surveyor and party wall surveyor team at Harrison CLarke chartered surveyors.

Building Owners planning construction works on their property have a lot to think about, including whether their plans will be impacted by the Party Wall Act. At Harrison Clarke, our priority is to support you, using our extensive experience in party wall matters to ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible. In this […]

Developers and The Party Wall Act

a brick wall

If you are a developer concerned about navigating the Party Wall Act as you embark on your building project, Harrison Clarke’s expert team of specialist party wall surveyors are here to help you. Our extensive experience across a wide range of building projects makes us ideally placed to help you achieve a smooth running, successful […]

How to avoid disputes during building projects

Harrison Clarke are leading chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area. We are regularly called upon to act as an expert witness, or to provide other reports to help resolve construction disputes. However, disputes can be stressful and costly. In this article, we look at the common themes that cause disputes, giving you useful advice on […]

Party wall consultations

The Party Wall Act can be confusing to navigate, and the processes involved with serving notices to your neighbours and managing their responses can be tricky. To make everything easier for you and to help your building project run smoothly, we now offer one-to-one consultations to discuss your proposals. This gives you the opportunity to […]

Why a first-time buyer should commission a survey

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For many first-time buyers, cashflow can be tight, and it is understandable that they look for ways to save money during the buying process. Faced with costs from solicitors and mortgage brokers, and having to pay for other expenses like searches and removal companies, on top of probably having to purchase new furniture, carpets, curtains […]

Planning an extension under the Party Wall Act

An extension being constructed on a home.

Our specialist Party Wall team of chartered surveyors at Southampton-based Harrison Clarke helps clients with Party Wall matters every day. In this article, we briefly explain what the Party Wall Act is, why it is needed, how it affects you when you are planning an extension, what your responsibilities are and why it is important […]