Appointing a Party Wall Surveyor: What You Need To Know
You’re planning a building project, and it’s all going well. Or maybe your neighbour is sharing their extension plans with you, and you’re happily nodding along and asking questions. When the term ‘party wall surveyor’ is thrown into the mix. You pause. Do you actually need one? When should you hire one? And what does […]
How to Resolve Dilapidations Disputes in London
If you’re a landlord or a tenant in a commercial lease arrangement, then the chances are you’ll need to deal with dilapidations. This is usually a result of the tenant’s failure to adhere to their lease clauses, and is used to protect the value of the landlord’s asset. Usually, a landlord will instruct their surveyor […]
Leaseholder Surveys – What Tenants Need to Know
Is your business about to enter into a new commercial lease? Let us ask you a question. Do you actually understand what your lease means, or its implications over the course of the lease? After all, getting it wrong could cost your business tens of thousands of pounds. You can easily get swept up in […]
Building Surveys Before Renovation: Why They Matter
Renovations can be incredibly exciting projects. You get to take your home (or business property) and transform it into something new, adding value and utility at the same time. Whether it’s a light refurbishment or a full-scale overhaul, the results can be fantastic, and it’s tempting to jump in with both feet and get going. […]
Do I Need a Photographic Schedule of Condition for a Commercial Property?
Are you thinking about a commercial property? Or maybe you’re already in the middle of negotiations and feeling a bit lost in the terminology. Just one of the phrases you’ve probably come across is the ‘photographic schedule of condition’. Today, we’re going to explain what it is, and whether you really need one for a […]
Timber Frame Houses – What To Look Out For
Before we built houses out of bricks and mortar, we built them out of timber. In fact, we still do! Timber frame buildings have been around for centuries and are still going strong today. Whether it’s a Tudor cottage with an oak frame and infill panels, or a modern new build. One of the things […]
What to Expect When You Hire a Surveyor
Producing a home survey isn’t an easy task for a surveyor. It takes a lot of knowledge and skill, not to mention experience and physical exertion. We clamber into all sorts of spaces to check for defects! But have you ever wondered what the process is like from the client’s side? And more importantly, what […]
Top 3 Building Surveyors In Southampton
If you’re looking to buy a new property in Southampton, it’s really important that you fully understand what you’re buying. And make sure you’re not spending hundreds of thousands of points on a nightmarish money pit! Luckily, there are some great companies in Southampton that can help you make sure that what you’re buying won’t […]
Building Surveys for First Time Buyers
Are you buying your first property? Does it feel like you don’t really know what happens next, or what you’re supposed to do? Maybe you’ve been told you should get a survey. But you don’t really know what one is or what it involves. It’s no surprise, the UK house-buying process can be confusing at […]
What Does an Employer’s Agent Do? JCT Design & Build Explained
Whether you’re a regular developer, investor or consultant stepping into the space, there are a lot of things to get your head around in the construction world. Including who does what. One of the most pivotal, but often overlooked roles is the Employer’s Agent under a JCT Design and Build Contract. But understanding the responsibilities […]