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 […]
Things to think about when you are moving house
Buying and selling a house can be complex and stressful. Everyone has an opinion and advice they will love to share with you, whether it’s your parents or your mate down the pub. It might be more helpful to talk to a professional. Harrison Clarke is a leading firm of chartered surveyors in the Hampshire […]
Dilapidations claims – why a landlord’s intentions matter
Dilapidations claims brought by landlords often include a request for a significant damages payment from the tenant. This claim can be dramatically reduced by an experienced surveyor who is an expert in this field, like our team of surveyors at Harrison Clarke who have an impressive track record in this area. One key consideration when […]
Schedules of Dilapidations – the different types and when they are served
Did you know there are three different types of Schedule of Dilapidations? There are Interim Schedules of Dilapidations, Terminal Schedules of Dilapidations and Final Schedules of Dilapidations. In this article, our expert chartered surveyors at Harrison Clarke look into the timings of when each type can be served and what the purpose is of each […]
Appointing a building surveyor as an expert witness
An expert witness plays a crucial role when there are disputes between building owners or occupiers and building contractors or other property services contractors. Experienced building surveyors like the team at Harrison Clarke, a leading chartered surveyor firm in the Hampshire area, are often brought in to help to mitigate and resolve disputes. Over many […]
Lease end dilapidations from a commercial tenant’s perspective
https://youtu.be/le8AirJI1AA As you near the end of your commercial lease, your landlord or their surveyor is likely to inspect the condition of your leased building and send you a Schedule of Dilapidations. This will detail the works required to ensure that you comply with your lease, along with cost estimates for completing the works. When […]