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Callum Escott

AssocRICS MFPWS

Callum joined us in 2020 as an Assistant Surveyor after enrolling on the SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation. He worked predominantly on Party Wall matters and became qualified as a member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors in May 2022.

Callum also assisted on Home Surveys and Valuations during his time as an Assistant before completing the SAVA Diploma and joining the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors at the end of 2023 with AssocRICS status. He now acts as a surveyor on these job types and is keen to expand his knowledge and practice into housing disrepair in 2024 and beyond.

Outside of work he spends time focussing on his studies and occasionally watching sports such as boxing and football.

Email: callum.escott@team-pbs.co.uk

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Loft Conversions and The Party Wall Act

Loft conversions and rear extension are the most common type of party wall related works that we assist owners with. I therefore thought it might be helpful for owners planning such works if I were to run through which aspects fall within the scope of the Act (and should be referenced on the notice(s)). I’ll cover loft ... Read More >>

Leasehold Reform Update January 2026: What the New Ground Rent Cap Means for Leaseholders

The government has now published its draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, signalling a major shift in the way leasehold properties in England and Wales are structured. Central to the proposals is a cap on ground rents — set at £250 per year — alongside a wider package of reforms designed to give homeowners more ... Read More >>

Practice Changing Party Wall Case Law – Lea Valley Development Limited v Derbyshire (2017)

This is part of our series on court judgments that significantly changed the way that surveyors administer the Act. The Background The owner of 26-30 Muswell Hill, London N10 3TA, a vacant site, planned to construct a block of 12 apartments. Notice was served under section 6 of the Act in respect of the foundations to ... Read More >>

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Ksenia Chernysh

Very thorough Level 3 review, pictures for every details and even drone pictures for the roof tiles.
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Would definitely recommend.
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Very helpful throughout the process and produced a highly detailed report with a lot of extra helpful information especially for a first time buyer like myself. Would definitely recommend!

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