Do You Need a Survey on a New Build?
New build with a 10-year warranty – so why survey it? Because the warranty and the developer both rely on you not checking.
Who Organises the Survey When Buying a House?
You do – not the seller, lender or solicitor. Here is how the pieces fit together and how to book the right survey.
How Close Can I Build to My Neighbour’s Boundary in the UK?
The planning rules and Party Wall Act requirements that decide how close to the boundary you can build.
Can My Neighbour Refuse a Party Wall Agreement?
A neighbour cannot veto lawful party wall work – here is what a refusal actually triggers, and how the award process protects both sides.
How to Check for Subsidence: A Surveyor’s 5-Minute Checklist
The five checks a surveyor makes for subsidence – and the honest answer to whether subsidence can be fixed.
Neighbour Started Work Without a Party Wall Agreement? Here Are Your Options
If next door has started building without serving a party wall notice, you have real options – from an injunction to a retrospective award. A surveyor explains.
Cracks in Walls: When to Worry (and When You Can Relax)
Which cracks are harmless and which signal subsidence? A surveyor’s guide to reading the cracks in your walls and ceilings.
