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 […]
Different types of Schedules of Dilapidations
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 […]
Lease end dilapidations from a commercial landlord’s perspective
https://youtu.be/ywk6-3sAlNQ Harrison Clarke is a leading firm of chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area. With years of day to day experience in dealing with dilapidations, and an excellent track record of successfully handling dilapidations claim negotiations for our clients, we are ideally placed to answer these common questions raised by commercial landlords. My tenant’s commercial […]
What is the purpose of dilapidations?
Harrison Clarke is a leading firm of chartered building surveyors, serving many satisfied clients in the Hampshire area. We pride ourselves on being experts in the specialist area of dilapidations. In this article, we explain some key facts on this topic, including useful advice and tips. What is the purpose of dilapidations? The purpose of […]
Why you should ask a party wall surveyor to prepare your Party Wall Notices
So, you have decided to renovate your home, or perhaps build a new extension, and all the associated costs of your project can be eyewatering. It is tempting to look for ways to reduce your costs and you may feel that preparing and serving your own Party Wall Notices is one way you can do […]
Looking at party walls from the neighbour’s perspective
If your neighbour is planning to undertake construction works to their property, and these works are notifiable under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, your neighbours are legally required to serve you with a Party Wall Notice. Unfortunately, sometimes building owners fail to do this for several reasons. It might be that they are unaware of […]