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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
So, you have decided to renovate your home, or perhaps build a new extension, and all the associated costs of your project can be eye watering. 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 […]
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 […]
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 Condition […]
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 […]
https://youtu.be/iwiso1GI2ug 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 […]
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 […]
