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In most cases, yes—offering a Schedule of Condition report to your neighbour before your works start is one of the most sensible and professional steps you can take. It protects your neighbour’s property, protects you from unfounded claims, and helps your project run...

In many situations, yes—asking for a Schedule of Condition report is a sensible, practical step. It is one of the simplest ways to protect your property (and your relationship with your neighbour) when building works are planned nearby. The request is not “aggressive”...

Schedule of Condition reports sit at the intersection of property, evidence, and dispute resolution. When a neighbour dispute escalates, or when a client needs to protect themselves against allegations of damage, the quality of the Schedule of Condition often...

Schedule of Condition reports are often viewed as something that happens “around” a project rather than a tool that actively supports it. In practice, a robust Schedule of Condition can make a measurable difference to project delivery—reducing neighbour anxiety,...

If building work is planned next door—or you’re planning work yourself and want to protect your position—few documents are as practical and reassuring as a Schedule of Condition report. It is a detailed written and photographic record of a property’s visible condition...

It depends on what you’re buying and what risk you’re trying to manage. A snagging list and a Level 2 Home Survey are designed for different problems: A snagging list is about workmanship, completion, and defects in a new or recently refurbished home (the “is it...

Schedule of Condition reports are often treated as a “surveyors’ document” that sits in the background. In reality, they can have a direct impact on how smoothly your project runs, how quickly concerns are resolved, and whether minor issues escalate into costly...

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies when building work could affect a shared wall/structure, a boundary wall, or the ground near a neighbouring property in a way that may influence support, stability, or cause damage. If your project falls into one of the categories...

If building works are planned next door—or your neighbour needs access near your boundary—one of the most practical protections you can put in place is a Schedule of Condition report. It is a detailed written and photographic record of your property’s condition at a...