Browse through our blog posts for the latest industry news, discover more about surveying, Chartered Surveying guides and find out what the Harrison Clarke team have been up to.
Harrison Clarke are leading chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area. In this article, we look at the purpose of an interim schedule of dilapidations. Although there are many elements involved with an interim schedule of dilapidations, understanding the correct procedures to follow will ensure the right choices are made. What is an interim schedule of […]
Building Owners planning construction works on their property have a lot to think about, including whether their plans will be impacted by the Party Wall Act. At Harrison Clarke, our priority is to support you, using our extensive experience in party wall matters to ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible. In this […]
If you are a developer concerned about navigating the Party Wall Act as you embark on your building project, Harrison Clarke’s expert team of specialist party wall surveyors are here to help you. Our extensive experience across a wide range of building projects makes us ideally placed to help you achieve a smooth running, successful […]
Harrison Clarke are leading chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area. We are regularly called upon to act as an expert witness, or to provide other reports to help resolve construction disputes. However, disputes can be stressful and costly. In this article, we look at the common themes that cause disputes, giving you useful advice on […]
Party Wall – Consultations The Party Wall Act can be confusing to navigate, and the processes involved with serving notices to your neighbours and managing their responses can be tricky. To make everything easier for you and to help your building project run smoothly, we now offer one-to-one consultations to discuss your proposals. This gives […]
For many first-time buyers, cashflow can be tight, and it is understandable that they look for ways to save money during the buying process. Faced with costs from solicitors and mortgage brokers, and having to pay for other expenses like searches and removal companies, on top of probably having to purchase new furniture, carpets, curtains […]
Harrison Clarke is a leading chartered surveyor in the Southampton area, and we have a specialist, experienced team that concentrates on Party Wall matters. Recently, we have received several enquiries where a building owner wants to start their construction works very soon, and they haven’t yet served a Party Wall Notice. In this article, we […]
Our team of chartered surveyors at Harrison Clarke is being asked this question more often, and we are also sometimes asked, “If I only commissioned one survey, should it be a Leaseholder Survey or a Photographic Schedule of Condition?” They are both good questions. Terminology in this field can be confusing, especially if this might […]
At Harrison Clarke, this is the question we are most commonly asked by commercial lease tenants. In this article, we will be exploring whether or not it is worthwhile completing dilapidations work at the end of your lease. Schedules of Dilapidations At the end of a commercial tenancy, it is common for landlords to present […]
Sometimes, we sadly receive calls from people who have moved into their new home and later found defects that their surveyor had failed to uncover before they completed their purchase. In some cases, these defects can amount to negligence on the behalf of the surveyor, but on other occasions this situation can arise due to […]
Businesses hate uncertainty, and it comes as no surprise that business owners and directors want to minimise any periods of uncertainty. One area that can cause uncertainty is when a business premise’s lease comes to an end and it is time to negotiate the dilapidations claim your landlord has presented to you. Dilapidations is a […]
When business owners and directors receive a claim for dilapidations damages at the end of their lease, they often feel that the landlord is treating them unfairly. If the business was not expecting to receive a Schedule of Dilapidations, the cost demand can come as quite a shock, causing it to be a very stressful […]
