Developers and The Party Wall Act
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
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
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 […]
How to manage a last-minute Party Wall Award
Harrison Clarke is a leading chartered surveyor in the Southampton area, and we have a specialist, experienced team that concentrates on Party Wall matters. Recently, we have received several enquiries where a building owner wants to start their construction works very soon, and they haven’t yet served a Party Wall Notice. In this article, we […]
What is the difference between a Photographic Schedule of Condition and a Leaseholder Survey?
Our team of chartered surveyors at Harrison Clarke is being asked this question more often, and we are also sometimes asked, “If I only commissioned one survey, should it be a Leaseholder Survey or a Photographic Schedule of Condition?” They are both good questions. Terminology in this field can be confusing, especially if this might […]
Should I complete dilapidations work?
At Harrison Clarke, this is the question we are most commonly asked by commercial lease tenants. In this article, we will be exploring whether or not it is worthwhile completing dilapidations work at the end of your lease. https://youtu.be/rUw-eTxfOjI?si=lDtDY7KBopyFQnSJ Schedules of Dilapidations At the end of a commercial tenancy, it is common for landlords to […]
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 […]