There are many reasons why people are requesting basement developments, particularly in Towns and cities where land may be scarce and expensive. Some may have an existing basement but the height is too low for using it as a habitable room, and would require enlargement. Others see basements as an opportunity to create additional living
This video looks at the issues when Building Owners wish to carry out underpinning and structural repairs close to neighbouring properties. The relevance of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 is explained. Nick Huband, structural and forensic building engineer, of William J Marshall and Partners, is interviewed by Neil Thind, Managing Director of Arun Associates,
Don’t think housing disrepair matters in the UK need to be taken seriously? Hold. Picture this: you have signed up to a new tenancy agreement and moved into a gorgeous flat. Even the rent is affordable! You think you’ve sealed a pretty great deal until you move in and notice that the kitchen smells like
Are you a landlord looking for guidance on how to handle housing disrepair matters? Are you afraid that your career may be at stake because of a tenant making false claims against you? We’ve got you covered! According to Public Law Today, a 2017 BBC research revealed that the number of housing disrepair claims brought by
It’s not unusual for tenants to want to make a few structural changes to a property on lease. Under the terms of the lease, they can only do it after obtaining permission from the landlord. Generally, it’s a simple process in which the tenant has to apply for a license for alterations. That being said,
This video looks at the issues when neighbours wish to carry out alterations and excavations are close to neighbouring properties. The relevance of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 is explained, particularly those aspects which affect Section 6 of the Act. Nick Huband, structural and forensic building engineer, of William J Marshall and Partners, is
Many people wish to create more space by providing structural openings in loadbearing walls of their properties. Before one commences any work, it is important to survey the wall and area to be opened up, to assess the loads being carried from above, which could be from upper floors, ceilings, roof structure, chimneys, self-weight of
There is a trend for people to open-up their residential properties and remove chimney breasts, which are no longer in use. This action then provides some much needed additional floorspace in the property. However, this work should not be taken lightly, as it may have both serious structural implications as well as legal issues. The
Many people will wish to expand and enlarge their property for additional space, and going upwards seems to be popular, whether one is dealing with a residential property or a commercial office development. Pre-planning is important to establish which loads have to be transferred from the roof to the remaining structure below, in a safe
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