Why commissioning a Schedule of Condition can be a shrewd investment when entering into a commercial lease
https://youtu.be/qgolI5kb8ao In terms of recouping your investment and potentially saving thousands of pounds, this one is hard to beat. Harrison Clarke, the leading firm of Chartered Building Surveyors in the Hampshire area, explains how. What is a Schedule of Condition? Also often referred to as a Photographic Schedule of Condition, or PSoC, a Schedule of […]
Party Walls – Tips for serving notices
We have a team of specialist party wall surveyors at Harrison Clarke who are highly experienced in dealing with these matters every day. We are perfectly placed to advise you in this area and, in this article, we recap on what Party Wall Notices are, and answer some key questions we are often asked about […]
Eccentric Foundations in Party Wall Projects: Surveyor Advice
When planning a new structure, understanding eccentric foundations and party walls is crucial. Eccentric foundations offer a practical solution for building close to the boundary without encroaching on your neighbour’s land, ensuring compliance with the Party Wall Act and minimising disputes. ‘Eccentric foundations’ might sound like a strange term, but it is one that is […]
Is a Party Wall process costly?
As experienced Chartered Building Surveyors in the Southampton area, Harrison Clarke deals with party wall matters every day, and has many years’ experience in this area. First, a quick recap on the definition of a party wall… a ‘party wall’ is a wall that stands astride the boundary of land belonging to two or more […]
How long does a Level 2 Survey take?
At Harrison Clarke, we are often asked this question, and understandably so. The process of purchasing a property is usually time sensitive. The quicker you know about any potential pitfalls a survey may highlight, or the quicker you can be reassured that all is well with the property and you can proceed with your purchase, […]
Have you received a Schedule of Dilapidations? Don’t panic!
Schedule of Dilapidations It can be a bit of a shock to be served a Schedule of Dilapidations from your landlord, in which they may claim you owe them an eye-watering amount of money. What is a Schedule of Dilapidations? A Schedule of Dilapidations relates to claims for damages from the landlord to the tenant, […]
The role of a chartered surveyor as an Expert Witness
Disputes can often arise in the property world. It might be over the quality of construction works, payments due under building contracts, conflicts about dilapidations or claims of professional negligence. When someone involved in a dispute decides to go down the legal route to resolve it, the court or the tribunal may decide to include […]
Frequently asked questions about residential building surveys
At Harrison Clarke, we understand how much people care about their homes, and how important it is that they are reassured about the structural quality and the safety of their home when they are looking to purchase a property. Here, we respond to questions we are often asked by our clients about four key areas: […]
What you need to look out for when you’re buying a property in Portsmouth
Buying a property in Portsmouth Portsmouth is the UK’s only island city, with one of the world’s best-known ports, a historic dockyard and rich history that can be traced back to Roman times. Its convenient location and bustling lifestyle make it a popular place to live. It’s always prudent to invest in a survey when […]
A complete guide to dilapidations surveys
If you lease a commercial property, you are going to need to know what this term means and you are definitely going to need to know how it affects you and what your responsibilities are.