Structural Movement in Buildings
By Nishit / October 4, 2021
There are several reasons why movement will occur in a building, these movements can result in structural damage to the...
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Building Owner Surveyor
What's included:
- Identification of adjoining property owner and address (if not the tenant) so you can comply with the 2 month notice period and avoid delays.
Advice on how best to achieve cooperation with your neighbour
Drafting and serving the notice
Follow up of the notice after 14 days if required
Carrying out a schedule of condition survey at the adjoining property before the works start.
Drafting, negotiating and agreeing the Award with neighbour's surveyor.
Serving of the Party Wall Award.
Joint Surveyor
What's included:
Drafting, negotiating and agreeing Award on behalf of the Building Owner and Adjoining Owner.
Note: Your neighbour has the right to appoint their own preferred party wall expert. In most cases this expense is covered by the person doing the build project. For that reason it makes good sense to try and appoint a joint surveyor
Adjoining Owner Surveyor
What's included:
Agreeing the schedule of condition record before the works start.
Liaising with the building owner’s surveyor to negotiate and agree the Award.
Note: In the majority of cases, the adjoining owner surveyor fees are paid for by the the one carrying out the building works.
You can CALL US for FREE ADVICE about how to comply with your obligations and/or protect your interests under the Act.
If your neighbour is about to start work or you have received a Notice
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How is party wall damage dealt with and who pays for it?
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My neighbour has started or completed works without serving party wall Notice. Can I appoint a party wall surveyor and have a party wall Award?
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Today we are going to discuss whether works for which a party wall Notice was not served can be referenced...
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What are my rights of access onto my neighbour’s Land to carry out my project works under the Party Wall Act?
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What are the obligations of the Building Owner to make good party wall damage and how would it be dealt with?
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