How to Spot and Stop Condensation in Your Home

As the milder weather of autumn fades and the cold snaps of winter make themselves at home, it’s pretty common to see more issues with mould and condensation inside homes and commercial properties. Condensation issues can affect properties of all ages and types – it’s not fussy – and the damage can be devastating. But […]

Should I settle a dilapidations claim quickly?

Should I settle a dilapidations claim quickly

Our team of specialist dilapidations surveyors at Harrison Clarke is often asked, “How quickly can I settle my dilapidations claim?” In this article, we explore both the benefits and drawbacks of a quick settlement, as well as what is in the best interests of both a landlord and a tenant. https://youtu.be/zbuxQZaamFU Benefits of settling a […]

Why Is My House Damp? Part Two

Damp is possibly one of the most annoying issues a homeowner can face. It drives up your heating costs trying to keep it away, increases your cleaning requirements, and if left untreated it can lead to some serious health problems for everyone living in the house. In the first part of this series, we talked […]

The Hidden Dangers In Older Properties

When we’re asked to do surveys, most of them are carried out on properties that were built in the Victorian era, right up to those built just a few years ago. Although we love to get a look at older and listed buildings too, the bulk of our work is properties in this 60–65-year age […]

Dilapidations Provision Report – The What And Why

If you’re a business with a leased premises, you may not know that you face some hidden risks. In fact, you might not be aware of them until the end of the lease. That risk is called dilapidations. Dilapidations liability comes about as a result of non-compliance with lease clauses. So our question is this. […]

Why Is My House Damp? Part One

If you look at any major city in the UK, a big chunk of the housing stock is going to be over 50 years old. Some might even be over 100! So, it’s not really surprising that some properties and their materials might not perform as well as originally intended. 50 years is a long […]

Why is my Landlord Claiming Dilapidations?

“The property is in better condition than when I took it on!” This is a phrase we hear all the time from commercial tenants, in disbelief that their landlord is asking them to pay money to repair or refurbish a property when they leave – especially if the property is in better condition than it […]

How should a landlord prepare for a dilapidations claim?

Our experienced surveyors at Harrison Clarke are often asked for advice on how landlords can prepare for a dilapidations claim. In this article, we consider what items a landlord can use to prepare for a claim and what the best approaches are to do so. https://youtu.be/lXUVl8yfvVE Claiming dilapidations As a landlord, you may not necessarily […]

Photographic Schedule of Condition – FAQ

At Harrison Clarke we can offer to prepare Photographic Schedule of Condition, either for a new commercial tenant about to commit to leasing a commercial property or for residential clients seeking to protect themselves or their neighbours prior to commencing construction works. To provide you with a better understanding of Photographic Schedule of Condition, we […]

What can a landlord claim for under dilapidations?

Harrison Clarke are leading chartered surveyors in the Hampshire area. In this article, we will be considering what items a landlord can include in a dilapidations claim. https://youtu.be/eFt3dAbnulw Claiming dilapidations Commercial leases are very different to residential tenancies and typically have a number of lease clauses which relate to lease end dilapidations claims. The main […]