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If you’re selling a property in the UK, the news that your buyer is getting a building survey done can feel a bit worrying. Why are they getting it done? Will it uncover problems you didn’t know about? Will the sale fall through? What will the surveyor do anyway? It can all cause a great […]
Converting a standard house into a HMO can be a touchy subject. Developers see it as a lucrative opportunity, while neighbours often see them as a nightmare they’d rather not deal with. So it’s not surprising that, when party wall notices get served, tensions really start to show. At Harrison Clarke our surveyors have worked […]
If you’re about to make an offer on a property you think might be your dream home, you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t turn out to be a nightmare once you move in. You’ll want to know what sort of condition the property is really in, rather than just what was presented to you […]
There are a lot of reasons for disputes between neighbours. But the one of the most common sources of neighbour conflict in the UK is boundary disputes. From garden fences to driveways and extensions, disagreements over where one property ends and other begins can quickly become stressful, expensive and emotionally charged. But why is that, […]
When construction work happens near a shared or neighbouring wall, everyone worries about damage. It’s perfectly natural. No one wants damage to happen, and many people want some form of security or protection in place before work starts. That’s where a photographic schedule of condition comes in. In this blog, we’re going to look into […]
Construction projects in built-up areas often require cranes to oversail neighbouring land due to limited space on-site. In these situations, it is often necessary for a tower crane or mobile crane to pass over neighbouring land in order to carry out the works safely and efficiently. You cannot oversail without the adjoining owner’s consent, which […]
Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase most of us will ever make. Which is why it’s so important to really know what you’re buying. Even if a properly looks perfect from the outside, there might be some real problems hiding just out of sight. These hidden defects won’t just cost you money (sometimes […]
When a business takes on a commercial lease, occupational flexibility is often quite an important factor for them. Savvy business owners will negotiate a break clause when going into a new lease, allowing them to bring the lease to an end early if they need to. But what’s the advantage of that, what’s involved, and […]
If you’re planning work near a shared wall or boundary, you might already know that you need to serve a party wall notice. But what you might not realise is how important having accurate, detailed drawings is to that process. So today we’re going to cover what kinds of drawings you need, why they matter, […]
Artificial intelligence is now being discussed across almost every industry, and building surveying is no exception. New software can analyse large amounts of data, identify patterns and automate tasks that once took significant time to complete. This naturally leads to the question of whether the role of the surveyor will change and, more importantly, whether […]
As surveyors, our work goes far beyond inspecting buildings and producing reports. At Harrison Clarke, we are a team of experienced professionals that understand that every instruction we receive relates to someone’s home, business or investment. Serving the community is an important part of how we operate as a business. This is one reason why […]
Building work carried out close to a boundary has the potential to affect neighbouring properties, even where the work itself appears straightforward. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a legal framework that allows such work to proceed while protecting the interests of adjoining owners. Understanding how the Act applies and addressing it at the […]
