2021-03-15 14:16
Party Wall Agreement is important when planning extension or renovation work next to adjoining properties in England and Wales. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 gives you access to the neighbou… Read More
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Whether it is Party Wall Surveying, RICS HomeBuyer Reports, Valuations or Property Defects, you can be sure to find a blog post on every topic here!
2021-03-04 13:55
Party Wall Notice is a letter of acknowledgement that is served by a building owner to an adjoining-owner before starting any type of construction that may affect a party wall, party struct… Read More
2021-03-02 11:41
When you reach home and find a party wall notice served upon you under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must be wondering about the right way to respond to the notice. You have the followi… Read More
2021-02-25 13:57
The Party Wall Access is applicable on a type of construction work whereby a building owner wants to build a wall astride or up to the line of junction that is also known as the boundary li… Read More
2021-02-22 12:15
The Party Wall etc. 1996 Act provides a framework to prevent or resolve any dispute resulting from the construction of an existing party wall or excavation near a neighbouring property. Acc… Read More
2021-01-18 13:08
It is not easy finding the right house that you can turn it into a home. You must keep different factors and features in mind when looking for the perfect residential unit in the market. It… Read More
2021-01-12 09:46
A Dispute over the boundary between two properties is common, as it is hard to find a property owner who does not like to guard the domain, mark the borders and prevent others from encroach… Read More
2021-01-07 10:19
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 came into effect on 1st July 1997. It provides a framework to the building owners to prevent or resolve any dispute in relation to the party walls, party struct… Read More
2020-11-02 12:42
Party Wall is a structure that divides two adjoining properties owned by two separate individuals (Owners). There are two types of party wall according to Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Type-A P… Read More
2020-10-28 13:24
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is supposed to provide a framework in order to prevent and to resolve any dispute that may result from any type of construction on or near the party wall or bou… Read More
2020-08-24 05:00
In this week’s blog post, I will be discussing roofs and the common defects they can suffer. No matter the property, size, location or value, they will all have a roof, so knowing the… Read More
2020-08-17 07:00
For an extension or refurbishment plan to actualise, many differing professional services have to be called upon and enlisted, including:
An Architect
An Engineer
A competent Contractor
An… Read More
2020-08-10 07:00
If your neighbour is planning construction works under the Party Wall etc Act 1996, it is possible you have heard the term ‘Party Wall Access’.
If the proposed works include rai… Read More
2020-08-03 08:30
Under the Party Wall Act 1996, building owners who plan to carry out changes or alterations to their properties are required to serve adjoining owners a Party Wall Notice one or two months… Read More
2020-07-27 07:00
If you are reading this blog it is likely that you are strongly considering buying a property but you’re somewhat hesitant. Your apprehension is justified. We all know someone who bou… Read More
2020-07-20 08:30
Unsurprisingly, mortgage lenders have become cautious with properties that are affected by Japanese knotweed. It is estimated that it has resulted in a loss of value to the UK property mark… Read More
2020-07-13 07:00
If you have a residential lease, then its terms most likely state that you need to get the permission of the landlord before you make any structural or material changes to the property.
Thi… Read More
2020-07-06 08:00
Unbeknown to many homeowners and members of the public, this plant is invasive and dangerous with severe affects to health.
What is Giant Hogweed?
Giant hogweed, formally known as Her… Read More
2020-06-29 07:00
When it comes to owning a flat with a long-term lease you may be concerned about what you can and can’t do with it when it comes to making changes to the property. This is where a lic… Read More
2020-06-22 08:45
The quality of a new build property, extensions & refurbishment even in the more luxurious range of housing, has come under a lot of criticism in recent years.
Increasingly poor-quality… Read More
2020-06-15 07:00
In this week’s blog post, I am going to be discussing damp in properties. Damp is a common problem for most property owners or property occupiers therefore knowing the facts is a must… Read More
2020-06-12 14:42
Now that things appear to be edging back to normality, we thought we would give you a quick update on how we are dealing with the global Covid 19 pandemic.
We still have a functional Survey… Read More
2020-06-08 08:30
The Party Wall etc Act 1996, does not state who should be responsible for the party wall surveyor’s fees, therefore as per the statue, the party wall surveyors retain the rights to de… Read More
2020-06-01 07:00
In this blog post, I am going to be discussing bank valuations. A Bank Valuation is commissioned by the buyer’s lender and in most cases is paid for by you (the property buyer).
So, w… Read More
2020-05-25 07:00
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a framework for resolving “disputes” between a building owner (the person doing the construction works) and an adjoining owner (the person… Read More
2020-05-18 07:00
Often this applies to a premise (residential or commercial) which a tenant (also known as a leaseholder) occupies under a leasehold agreement.
A tenant wishing to make certain changes to th… Read More
2020-05-11 06:00
In many cases, a Party Wall Notice may the first time the adjoining owner is notified of the building owner’s proposed construction works.
Party Wall Notices will often also be quite… Read More
2020-05-04 07:00
In this week’s blog post, I will be discussing the typical defects that occur to brickwork and their common causes.
Defective brickwork can have various causes, this could include… Read More
2020-04-27 07:00
You arrive home to find a Party Wall Notice which is in the form of a Letter, under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Your neighbour is intending to carry out some works. What are your Party Wa… Read More
2020-04-20 07:00
Here at Berry Lodge Surveyors, we know that Party Wall Surveying matters can often be a confusing part of property law.
More often than not the Party Wall procedures and the Party Wall etc… Read More
2020-04-13 07:00
In this week’s blog post I am going to be looking at the rights that a Party Wall Award provides a building owner and how soon works can commence once the Party Wall Award has been ag… Read More
2020-04-06 07:00
In this blog post, I am going to discuss the consequences of not adhering to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
There is no penalty or fine for not serving a Party Wall Notice but not doing so co… Read More
2020-04-02 10:01
While we are all feeling the strain of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), no one is working harder than the NHS workforce.
Here at Berry Lodge, we want to say a special thank you to these workers… Read More
2020-03-31 12:47
In these tough times, we thought it would be helpful to keep our clients well informed on how Berry Lodge are handling the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Office Closure
To start with, we have cl… Read More
2020-03-30 05:00
Damage caused by notifiable works under the Party Wall etc Act 1996, to a neighbour’s (adjoining owner) property is referred to as party wall damage and in most cases, the onus lies u… Read More
2020-03-23 07:00
Here at Berry Lodge, we like to think outside the box, and are continually thinking about how we can better connect with our existing clients and future clients.
We also understand that prop… Read More
2020-03-16 07:00
In this week’s Party Wall Surveying blog post, I’m going to look at what three choices an Adjoining Owner has when served with a Party Wall Notice.
Whenever a Party Wall Notice… Read More
2020-03-09 07:00
As a leaseholder, if you want to make structural or material changes to your property then you will need to obtain a Licence to Alter (LTA), also known as a Licence for Alterations from you… Read More
2020-03-02 07:00
In this week’s blog post, I am going to generally explain flooding and the risks involved along with a few simple solutions to ensure that you and your property are well protected!
Fl… Read More
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