Party Wall Act: Damage to a Neighbours Property
Is your neighbour about to start construction works to build a nice new extension, or are you a building owner planning to transform your home? Whatever side of the fence you’re on, you might be a little bit worried about the Party Wall Act and damage to neighbours property. After all, construction is a big, […]
Dilapidations Provision Report – The What And Why
If you’re a business with a leased premises, you may not know that you face some hidden risks. In fact, you might not be aware of them until the end of the lease. That risk is called dilapidations. Dilapidations liability comes about as a result of non-compliance with lease clauses. So our question is this. […]
Which One is Better – Level 2 Or Level 3 Survey?
Did you know that, according to a recent poll, British homeowners move house once every 23 years, on average. We all know that moving is one of the most stressful things in life, so it’s no wonder that we don’t do it all that often! With that in mind, it isn’t all that surprising that […]
An Introduction to Access Licences
Unfortunately, carrying out construction works on your property isn’t always as simple as it sounds. You may be aware that you could need planning permission to make changes to your property, but you might not realise that you sometimes need agreement with your neighbours too, particularly if you need to access your neighbour’s land to […]
How should a tenant prepare for a dilapidations claim?
Our specialist dilapidations surveyors at Harrison Clarke are often asked for advice on how tenants can prepare for a dilapidations claim. In this article, we look at what a dilapidations claim is, and consider options available to tenants when preparing for a claim. Dilapidations When a lease comes to an end, landlords commonly make a […]
How should a landlord prepare for a dilapidations claim?
Our experienced surveyors at Harrison Clarke are often asked for advice on how landlords can prepare for a dilapidations claim. In this article, we consider what items a landlord can use to prepare for a claim and what the best approaches are to do so. Claiming dilapidations As a landlord, you may not necessarily be […]