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How to Choose a Party Wall Surveyor for Party Wall Matters - Berry Lodge - 0 views

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    In this blog post we are going to be looking at a decision that every single building owner or adjoining owner will find themselves faced with; "How to choose a Party Wall Surveyor?" When considering this question, it is important to briefly refer back to the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and in particular, Section 20 which defines a "Surveyor" as...
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Party Wall Agreement Questions - Berry Lodge - 0 views

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    In this blog post we will be looking at some typical Party Wall questions related to Party Wall Agreement or Party Wall Award, we have been asked over the past couple of months. The aim of the blog is to hopefully clarify some of the more common questions we are asked here at Berry Lodge Surveyors…
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How to Control the Costs of Party Wall Procedures - Berry Lodge Surveyors - 0 views

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    The party wall procedures are costly and may add thousands of pounds to a construction project if handled incorrectly. Hence, it is prudent to consult with an expert Party Wall Surveyor, as these professionals can guide you with regards to limiting your expenses...
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Licence to Alter: Why It Is Required and For What? - 0 views

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    Home extensions are usually a tedious endeavor as there are several elements that lie in the way of successfully completing your extension. Subsequently, you require greater professional party wall help along the way. Starting with an Architect, engineer and contractor, and to a lesser extent, the party wall surveyor...
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Do I Need a Party Wall Agreement? - Berry Lodge - 0 views

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    In this blog post I will be discussing in what instances a Party Wall Agreement is required. Before discussing if a Party Wall Agreement is required, it is important to understand what a Party Wall Agreement is and the purpose of it. A Party Wall Agreement or sometimes referred to as a Party Wall Award is a legally binding document which can either be produced by one or more Surveyors depending on the complexity of a specific job…
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What is an Agreed Party Wall Surveyor - Berry Lodge Surveyors - 0 views

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    If you have come across the Party Wall process before, you may have come across the term Agreed Surveyor. This term is often used alongside the terms Adjoining Owner's Surveyor, Building Owner's Surveyor, Third Surveyor and various other types of Surveyors, which can be confusing to say the least!
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How to Choose a Party Wall Surveyor Carefully [As per the Party Wall Act] - 0 views

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    In this blog, we discuss how to choose a Party Wall Surveyor for your Party Wall Matters following the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Before moving on to the main topic, let's Understand Party Wall etc. Act 1996…
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Party Wall Agreement Enclosure Costs - Berry Lodge - 0 views

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    We were involved in a Party Wall Agreement in North London recently, during which time the issue of enclosure costs came into play. We have looked at enclosure costs in full in another Party Wall blog post, we have also covered the topic in detail on our Party Wall Podcast. In short, an enclosure cost is due from a building owner, to an adjoining owner, when the building owner gains the benefit of a wall that the adjoining owner had previously built.
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How to Serve Party Wall Notice Electronically (via email)? - 0 views

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    As of 2016 the Party Wall etc Act 1996 finally recognised that electronic mail in today's business environment is just as prevalent and normal. So, Party Wall Notice can be served electronically but, the owner or surveyor should choose to do so and the adjoining owner has confirmed they are happy to receive Notice in that medium. Learn more about how to serve Party Wall Notice via email…
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My Party Wall Surveyor isn't Responding, What Can I Do? - Berry Lodge - 0 views

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    As an RICS Chartered Surveyor, I regularly provide 30 minutes free advice via the RICS Party Wall Consumer Helpline. One of the most common questions I am asked by both building owners and adjoining owners is: "My Party Wall Surveyor isn't responding to what can I do?" To know my reply, continue reading...
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Party Wall Notice: In What Circumstances, Party Wall Notices Should be Served? - 0 views

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    Party Wall Notice is the last part of the Jigsaw to start the work on the site. There are specific time provisions within the Party Wall Act especially when it comes to starting construction work.
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Crack in the Party Wall! - Berry Lodge - 0 views

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    We had a Party Wall Enquiry from a building owner regarding an issue he was having with his chimney breast. As the vast majority of homes within the UK will have chimney breasts within them, we thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to post this question as it turned out to be an interesting outcome!
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Party Wall Notice Response Options, The Basics! - Berry Lodge - 0 views

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    In this blog post. we will clarify the different party wall notice response options which come into play after an adjoining owner has received a party wall notice. They are… Party Wall Notice, Response Option 1: Neighbour's Consent Party Wall Notice, Response Option 2: Dissent and appoint an Agreed Surveyor Party Wall Notice, Response Option 3: Dissent and appoint their own Party Wall Surveyor
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Do I need a Party Wall Agreement for an extension? - Berry Lodge Surveyors - 0 views

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    In this blog post, we discuss whether a building owner, who is the person undertaking the construction works, would be required to go through the Party Wall Procedures including serving a Party Wall Notice and potentially having a Party Wall Agreement in place for an extension to their property…
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Types of Party Walls: What are the Characteristics and Differences - 0 views

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    When discussing the Party Wall etc Act 1996 there are different entities to consider that may affect the works that a building owner proposes to undertake. The below will give an insight into the characteristics of different types of walls often referred to under the Party Wall etc Act 1996. There are 2 main types of party wall;
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Party Wall Agreement: How It Helps To Repair Party Wall Damages - 0 views

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    Party wall is a shared wall that is present between a semi-detached house and a terrace in order to divide the homes of two separate owners or to mark the extent of individual properties...
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Recent Case of Amir-Siddique vs Kowaliw 2018 (They skipped the Party Wall Procedure!) - 0 views

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    I am going to be looking at the recent case of Amir-Siddique vs Kowaliw 2018. In 2008, Kowaliw the building owner proposed to undertake a loft conversion and chimney breast removal to their home which was a semi-detached house. Kowaliw wanted to avoid the cost and delay of the Party Wall procedures and ideally didn't want to have a Party Wall Award, also known as a Party Wall Agreement...
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Party Wall Notice: How to Proceed After Being Served - 0 views

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    Your neighbor may serve you with a Party Wall Notice with regards to the upcoming construction work on the Party Wall. In this scenario, you have three options. You may ignore this notice. You may agree to this notice. You may even dissent/disagree to this notice...
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What to do if facing Boundary Fence Issues due to Storm? - 0 views

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    In the aftermath of a storm, fences can be blown down and hedges up-rooted. We can anticipate neighbours will be debating the replacement of these boundary features. But what happens if one neighbour doesn't agree with the position of the new feature? For example, your neighbour erects a fence onto what you believe is your land...
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Licence to Alter Tips: Useful Information on "Licence of Alterations" - 0 views

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    Licence of alterations can often be a problematic bridge to cross and can usually be one of the final stumbling blocks before a leaseholder can undertake work to their property... Click on Learn more button for Licence to Alter Tips
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