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.
Town Planning Surveyor: Your Complete Guide to This Essential Property Development Role
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Council Property Surveyor: Your Complete Guide to Roles, Responsibilities, and Career Pathways in 2026
Content Article 10 Book with Kingston Surveyors Kingston Surveyors arranges RICS surveys, valuations and party wall services across London and the surrounding counties. Call 0204 579 8270 for a fixed same-day quote, or send us the property details and we will organise the right professional for the job. Related services: housing disrepair expert witness reports, […]
Surveyor Social Housing: The Complete Guide to Property Surveying in the Social Housing Sector
Book with Kingston Surveyors Kingston Surveyors arranges RICS surveys, valuations and party wall services across London and the surrounding counties. Call 0204 579 8270 for a fixed same-day quote, or send us the property details and we will organise the right professional for the job. Related services: housing disrepair expert witness reports, independent damp surveys […]
