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Are you looking for a good dilapidations survey in London? Speak to the Chartered Surveyor Notting Hill Team to find out more! Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, knowing your commercial property’s condition is important and a professional dilapidations survey protects your interests, ensuring fair assessments at lease end.…

Homebuyers in Notting Hill often ask about the difference between level 2 and level 3 surveys. Both are non-intrusive checks, approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), but they meet different needs for property assessments. A Level 2 HomeBuyer Report is ideal for newer, standard buildings. On the…

A condition survey report is an important tool for property owners and investors, as it gives a detailed look at a property’s condition. With a Construction Surveyor, you can make smart choices about your property with a report which checks the structure, electrical systems, roof, and more, giving you a…

A party wall contract is a legal agreement between people who share a wall or boundary and it outlines how to maintain, repair, and modify the party wall or party fence wall. Having such an agreement can settle disputes and limit any further conflict. In England and Wales, the Party…

Dealing with an absent freeholder can be frustrating for leaseholders because they may need to contend with matters such as lease extensions, buying the freehold, and maintenance of common parts. About 30% of leaseholders deal with this issue, reports say. It also makes selling properties troublesome, considering 20% of mortgage…

Getting a party wall act notice or party wall notification can feel overwhelming if you don’t know what to do. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 helps building owners work on their projects without harming others and the respective notice tells owners next door about plans that might impact their…

Building a wall between neighbours has its rules and regulations. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is key in this process and it’s important to know the UK government’s guidelines on wall height. Talking to your neighbours about the wall’s height and design is essential to ensure everyone knows what is…