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Building Surveys and Party Wall services explained by a firm of Chartered Surveyors.

If you’ve been watching Channel 5’s gripping drama The Feud, you’ll know just how quickly a simple neighbourly disagreement can spiral into something much darker. What starts as a dispute over a shared boundary and property changes turns into a full-blown feud—complete with emotional distress, legal threats, and even murder. As dramatic as it sounds,

If you’re planning a loft conversion, you’ve probably already considered design, costs, and building regulations. But have you thought about the Party Wall Act? Many UK homeowners are unaware that converting a loft may trigger legal obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Failing to follow this process could lead to delays, disputes, or

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 green heart shape and attractive small white flowers. The stems are bamboo like and often red/green in colour. It can grow up to 4m in height and will die back

What is Stamp Duty?   Stamp duty is a tax which is more formally known as Stamp Duty Land Tax or SDLT. This tax is payable if you buy a property or land over a certain value and it is calculated as a percentage of the value that property or land relative to its use.

  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 is no ventilation then the air will be stagnant, it will not change in any dramatic way unless something changes. If we introduce ventilation, for example by adding a vent