In this blog post, we will delve into the world of loft conversions, highlighting their advantages, considerations, and the transformative impact they have.

In this blog post, we will delve into the Party Wall Act, its purpose, key provisions, and how it promotes amicable resolutions.

What is Japanese Knotweed? Japanese knotweed or (Fallopia Japonica) was introduced to Britain by the Victorians for its ornamental attractiveness. The leaves are a vibrant …

What is Stamp Duty?   Stamp duty is a tax which is more formally known as Stamp Duty Land Tax or SDLT. This tax is …

  What is ventilation? Put simply, ventilation is the changing of the air within a space. If we take the example of a loft, if there …

 Introduction Staying safe at home is a priority for everyone. That’s especially true if we have a family or something valuable to protect. And, in …

Party Wall or External Wall? At The Hopps Partnership, we often get asked whether a party wall should be used instead of an external wall. …

Thinking of Moving to the Countryside? In a recent blog we looked at Brexit which loomed large over the property industry. Now we have a …

Schedule of Condition – always a must? In this blog we will look at whether a schedule of condition is necessary before construction works begin. …

Introduction     Historical architecture often did not involve any form of lintol or beam support over windows but instead relied on self supporting brick arches. …

 Introduction  For many people undertaking building work for the first time, the associated professional costs can come as something of a surprise. The construction industry …

   We are proud to have assisted by surveying properties for the Grenfell Victims on behalf of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea   …

IntroductionIn a previous blog (https://www.thehoppspartnership.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-building-survey) we introduced building surveys generally and looked at the three levels on offer. In this blog we will look more …

 Asbestos, an introduction Asbestos was one of the most widely used materials in construction and was added to plastics, cement, decorative finishes, asphalt and insulation …

 Introduction Of all building defects, high moisture levels give rise to the largest number of problems that we identify. Water, in places where it is …

 What is the Pyramus and Thisbe Club? We have taken a look at one of the main regulating bodies within the Party Wall Surveying industry …

  Introduction Japanese knotweed or Fallopia japonica is a perennial plant native to Japan, China and Korea. There are several other closely related species to …

    Introduction Over the past few years greater awareness of the need to insulate your home has increased and people are generally taking steps to …

 What is the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors? The Hopps Partnership are proud members of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors who govern all …

     Benefits of a Home Buyers Drain Survey Surveyors regularly identify damp proofing and wall tie failure as problems with the properties they survey. …

  Introduction For most people, purchasing a property will be the single largest investment they make, resulting in the most expensive asset they own. It …

  Introduction In this blog we will look at adjacent excavation, something which often requires a notice to be served upon an Adjoining Owner under …

  Introduction Many properties will have some form of flat roof which may form a larger or smaller percentage of the overall roof covering. A …

   Introduction The Party Wall Act is a difficult piece of legislation for the uninitiated and increasingly we are finding that people are serving their …

  Introduction It is never nice to see cracking in your property however a crack need not always be concerning. In this blog we will …

  Introduction The Hopps Partnership have been privileged to work with some of the foremost basement contractors in London and over the last decade we …

Loft Conversions and the Party Wall Act It is a common sight across London to see a scaffold outside the front of a property whilst …

Advising Under The Party Wall Act   We were recently invited to the New London Architecture event Don’t Move, Improve! to give advice under the …

Introduction The Hopps Partnership undertake numerous Building Surveys, Homebuyers Reports and Condition Reports each month and come across diverse defects that require careful analysis. This …

A Brief Explanation of The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 The party wall et cetera act 1996 is an act of parliament which requires anyone …