Party Wall Surveyor for Basement Works: Notices, Temporary Works, Excavation Risk and Neighbour Protection
Basement conversions in London and other dense UK cities now account for a significant share of planning applications, yet the party wall process for below-ground works remains one of the most misunderstood areas of property law. Engaging a party wall surveyor for basement works, notices, temporary works, excavation risk and neighbour protection is not optional: […]
September 2026 UK Property Market: Why a Small Asking-Price Rebound Does Not Remove Building Survey Risk
A 0.4% monthly uptick in advertised asking prices makes for a reassuring headline. It does not fix a cracked lintel, a failing damp-proof course, or a roof that has three years of useful life left in it. The September 2026 UK property market: why a small asking-price rebound does not remove building survey risk is […]
What Is a Schedule of Condition for a Residential Lease? Evidence, Photographs and End-of-Tenancy Disputes
Deposit disputes cost UK landlords and tenants millions of pounds each year, and the single most common reason adjudicators find against landlords is the absence of a properly prepared schedule of condition. A schedule of condition for a residential lease is a formal, contemporaneous record of the physical state of a property at the point […]
Mortgage Approvals Fall to 54,900, the Lowest Since December 2023: What Kingston and South West London Buyers Should Know in October 2026
Fewer mortgages were approved in Britain last month than in any month since December 2023. Just 54,900 house purchase mortgages got the green light in August 2026, according to the Bank of England. That is not a blip. It is the clearest sign yet that higher borrowing costs are reshaping who can buy, when they […]
