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Essential Home Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners: A Chartered Surveyor’s Perspective
Thursday, 07 August 2025
Buying a home is a major milestone, but the responsibility doesn’t end once you get the keys. Proper maintenance is vital to protect your investment, ensure safety, and avoid costly repairs down the line. As a Chartered Surveyor, I’ve seen how proactive upkeep can preserve a property’s value and structural integrity. Here’s a practical guide
- Published in Arun Associates Blog
Homebuyer Report vs Building Survey: Which One Do You Really Need?
Thursday, 07 August 2025
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most of us will ever make, so it’s essential to know exactly what you’re getting into. That’s where property surveys come in. But with so many options out there, it can be tricky to know which one to choose. In the UK, the two most
- Published in Arun Associates Blog
Understanding Your Rights as an Adjoining Owner: What to Do When Your Neighbour Starts Building
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Key Takeaways The Party Wall Act has specific provisions to protect adjoining owners like yourself. It gives you the right to be notified and consulted before any major building work begins on your neighbour’s property. You have the right to appoint your own Chartered Surveyors, request full details of proposed works, and seek compensation if
- Published in Arun Associates Blog, London Party Wall Blog, Party Wall Surveyors
Party Wall Works Explained: When Must You Notify the Adjoining Owner?
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Key Takeaways When is a party wall notice required in England and Wales? This rule extends anytime you’re working directly on a shared wall, or excavating within three or six meters of a neighbour’s property line—again, based on how deep your work reaches. Effective communication with neighbours and understanding when to provide the appropriate notice
- Published in Arun Associates Blog, London Party Wall Blog, Party Wall Surveyors
Protecting Your Property Rights: The Essential Trio
Friday, 04 April 2025
Introduction Safeguarding property rights requires a strategic approach that includes three essential elements: Party Wall Surveyors, Clear Communication, and Proper Planning. Each component plays a crucial role in preventing disputes and ensuring smooth construction projects. Remove one, and problems can arise. In this blog post, we explore why all
- Published in Articles, Arun Associates Blog, Case Studies
Preventing Mould and House Subsidence: A Shared Responsibility
Friday, 04 April 2025
Introduction Mould and house subsidence are two serious issues that affect both landlords and tenants. Addressing these problems requires proactive measures and cooperation. Landlords have a duty to maintain safe living conditions, while tenants must take steps to prevent damage. Effective communication and innovative solutions can help tackle these
- Published in Arun Associates Blog
UK Housing Disrepair | Arun Associates
Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Key Takeaways Housing disrepair is when a property fails to provide basic health, safety and security protections. This can have a severe impact on the habitability of the home. These issues include widespread leaks, mould, heating failures and even the structural integrity of buildings. Rents can’t be wasted on
- Published in Arun Associates Blog
Construction Design Management (CDM) | Arun Associates London
Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Key Takeaways Construction design management (CDM) is a collaborative process ensuring project designs align with goals, regulations, and safety standards for better outcomes. Good CDM fosters open communication, collaboration, and comprehensive documentation at all levels, including pre-construction through post-construction. It guarantees legal compliance, efficient risk management, and a healthy working
- Published in Arun Associates Blog, London Party Wall Blog, Party Wall Surveyors
How long should I leave for the party wall?
Thursday, 30 January 2025
- Published in Party Wall Surveyors, Uncategorized
Party Wall Services – Your Local Experts – Arun Associates in Edgware, London
Thursday, 30 January 2025
- Published in Party Wall Surveyors
Understanding Schedules of Dilapidations: A Comprehensive Guide
Friday, 04 October 2024
At Arun Associates, a RICS Chartered Surveyors practice based in Edgware, London, we specialize in providing expert advice on schedules of dilapidations for both landlords and tenants. This guide aims to demystify the process, explaining what schedules of dilapidations are, their purpose, and how they are prepared and issued. What is a Schedule of Dilapidations?
- Published in Arun Associates Blog, Dilapidations
Unsupported Chimney Stack: What You Need to Know
Friday, 04 October 2024
At Arun Associates, a RICS Chartered Surveyors practice based in Edgware, London, we understand the importance of ensuring structural safety in older homes. One common issue is the presence of unsupported chimney stacks, which can pose significant safety risks if not properly addressed. Understanding Chimney Stacks Chimney stacks were once an essential part of Victorian
Damp: Identifying & Treating the Key Types of Household Damp
Friday, 04 October 2024
At Arun Associates, a RICS Chartered Surveyors practice based in Edgware, London, we understand the importance of addressing damp home issues. Damp can cause significant damage to properties and pose health risks to occupants. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the three main types of damp—condensation, rising damp, and penetrating damp—along with their causes,
- Published in Arun Associates Blog, BUILDING DEFECTS REPORTS
Navigating Permissions for Refurbishing a Leasehold Property: A Comprehensive Guide
Friday, 09 August 2024
Refurbishing a leasehold property can be an exciting opportunity to transform your living space or increase your investment’s value. However, navigating the permissions and regulations associated with leasehold properties can be complex. At Arun Associates, a trusted RICS Chartered Surveyors practice based in Edgware, NW London, we understand the intricacies of leasehold property refurbishment. Our
- Published in Leasehold Property, Licences for Alterations
The Essential Guide to Serving Party Wall Notices: Everything You Need to Know
Friday, 09 August 2024
Understanding the intricacies of party wall notices is crucial for homeowners and developers embarking on construction projects. At Arun Associates, a leading RICS Chartered Surveyors practice based in Edgware, NW London, we strive to provide clear, comprehensive guidance. Our expert team, led by Neil Thind, is committed to helping you navigate the complexities of party
- Published in Arun Associates Blog, London Party Wall Blog, Neil Thind, Party Wall Surveyors
Understanding Non-Structural Cracking: Causes, Identification, and Solutions
Friday, 09 August 2024
Cracks in buildings can be alarming, often raising concerns about structural integrity. However, not all cracks indicate serious issues. At Arun Associates, a leading RICS Chartered Surveyors practice based in Edgware, NW London, we are committed to helping homeowners and property managers distinguish between structural and non-structural cracking. Our team, led by Neil Thind, provides
- Published in BUILDING DEFECTS REPORTS, Non structural cracking, Structural Engineers
A Guidance to inform Neighbours of procedures and obligations under The Party Wall Act
Monday, 20 November 2023
At Arun Associates, we recognise the significance of sustaining harmonious relationships with your neighbours whilst ensuring your property rights are safeguarded. The Party Wall Act is a vital piece of legislation in England & Wales that governs building work near shared property boundaries. Here’s what you can do if your neighbour disregards this Act. Understanding
- Published in London Party Wall Blog, Party Wall Surveyors
Experiencing Property Damage? Navigate Your Insurance Reinstatement Claims with Confidence!
Monday, 21 August 2023
Traumatic events like fires, floods, or structural damages can leave homeowners and businesses in distress. But here’s what many may not know: Insurance & Your Rights: Significant property damages are often covered as ‘insured risks’. That means you have a right to a fair claim process and restoration to your property’s pre-damage condition. Negotiating with Loss
- Published in Insurance Claims & Reinstatement
Understanding the Party Wall Act: Common Myths Debunked!
Monday, 21 August 2023
The Party Wall Act of 1996 has been instrumental in governing works close to or on shared property boundaries. Yet, after nearly three decades, there’s still some confusion regarding its intricacies. As established party wall surveyors, Arun Associates, one of the leading party wall surveyors, we’re here to clear up some of the common misconceptions
- Published in London Party Wall Blog, Party Wall Surveyors
Structural Movement in Buildings
Monday, 04 October 2021
There are several reasons why movement will occur in a building, these movements can result in structural damage to the building. The most obvious signs of movement are cracks appearing in the building. These cracks tend to appear both externally and internally and occur in the same location. Structural Movement in Buildings It is important
- Published in Articles, Arun Associates Blog, Neil Thind, Structural Engineers
Neighbours and Building Works
Wednesday, 09 December 2020
Having building works carried out next door is sometimes noisy and inconvenient. Although most proceed without problems for neighbours, some do escalate into complex issues, and one should be prepared for this. Extensions and Loft Conversions If your neighbour has deposited plans for a home extension or a loft conversion, then this may, in some
- Published in Articles, Party Wall Surveyors
Building Defects Reports – Dampness and Condensation
Monday, 01 June 2020
This article outlines some of the more common building defects and issues relating to dampness and condensation. It is relevant to residential, commercial and industrial buildings. What is ‘Damp’? From a human perspective, whether a wall, ceiling, or floor is ‘damp’ is partly subjective. In many cases, dampness is often only noticed after
- Published in BUILDING DEFECTS REPORTS
Building Defects Reports – Timber Defects and Decay
Monday, 01 June 2020
This article outlines some of the more common defects in buildings and property related to timber decay, and similar issues. It is relevant to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. In the construction of buildings, we take timber for granted; it is used for a wide variety of applications, from structural members, (such as beams and
- Published in BUILDING DEFECTS REPORTS
Party Wall Compensation and Inconvenience: All You Need to Know
Monday, 11 May 2020
Do you know which section of the Party Wall Act is the most likely to come across a litigator’s desk? It’s section 7(2)! According to this section, the Building Owner carrying out any form of work in pursuit of this Act will have to compensate for any loss or damage faced by Adjoining owner or
- Published in Party Wall Surveyors