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Party walls – your rights as an Adjoining Owner

Why they cost what they do, and what to consider when you are comparing quotes At Harrison Clarke – a leading firm of chartered surveyors based in Hampshire – our team of specialist Party Wall surveyors is often asked these questions and we thought you may find the answers useful too. https://youtu.be/sUP6akssiPM Key Points An […]

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 […]

The role of the Third Surveyor in Party Wall disputes

If you have served Party Wall Notices on your neighbour and they have dissented and appointed their own surveyor, a third surveyor will be selected by the two appointed surveyors. But who is the third surveyor and what is their role? Our expert Party Wall team at Harrison Clarke, a leading firm of chartered surveyors […]

Why a lender’s valuation is not enough

When you are buying a new home, the costs can mount up. We understand that many people are going to be considering where they can trim these costs, and to use the mortgage lender’s survey instead of commissioning your own can seem, on the surface, one place to do so. Is that the right call […]

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 […]

A guide to instructing an expert in a civil claim

https://youtu.be/UXmgZiBXHTs Harrison Clarke is a leading firm of highly qualified chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area. We use our extensive experience to support our clients with the full range of building surveyor services. In this article, we look at the guidance relating to the instruction of experts in civil claims, published by the Civil Justice […]

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 […]