What to do when your Neighbour Ignores The Party Wall Act
Friday, 23rd October 2009
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Surveying
We get 2 or 3 calls most weeks from people that have a neighbour that has gone ahead with work which comes within the scope of the Party Wall Act without serving notice.
Justin Burns
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Flat Roof Terraces
Thursday, 10th September 2009
Categories:
Sales
Surveying
Flat roofs to single storey rear extensions make such ideal terraces it is surprising that you don't see more of them. The problem is of course that it's very hard to get planning consent for them. If you live in close proximity to your neighbours any sort of raised platform will overlook them and for that reason permission is normally refused.
Justin Burns
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The Party Wall Act – Common Misunderstandings
Wednesday, 5th August 2009
Categories:
Surveying
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has been with us for thirteen years but it is still clear that the public has, at best, a tenuous grip on its details. I have outlined a few of the most common misunderstandings below.
Justin Burns
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The New RICS Homebuyer Report
Wednesday, 22nd July 2009
Categories:
Sales
Surveying
Over the last few years I have prepared several hundred RICS Homebuyer Survey & Valuation Reports for our clients. For those that don’t know the ‘Homebuyer Report is what is known as a ‘level 2’ survey; far more comprehensive than a lender’s valuation but not quite as detailed as a Full Building Survey.
Justin Burns
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Open for Business as Usual
Wednesday, 17th June 2009
Categories:
Lettings
Sales
Surveying
You may have noticed that there are a few changes occuring to our office. Our old shopfront was removed this week and the temporary hoarding is now in place.
Justin Burns
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Don't Leave it Too Late to Extend Your Lease
Thursday, 4th June 2009
Categories:
Sales
Surveying
If you live in or are considering buying a leasehold property you will want to ensure that the unexpired term of the lease will not have a detrimental affect on the future marketability of the property.
Justin Burns
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Selling a Property with Unregulated Changes
Thursday, 30th April 2009
Categories:
Sales
Selling Tips
Surveying
Right at the top of the list of things that can bite you on the arse when you come to sell a property is unregulated alterations.
Justin Burns
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