by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is law within England & Wales that sets out a practical, step-by-step process for carrying out certain types of building work close to, on, or affecting a shared wall or boundary. Its main purpose is to reduce the risk of neighbour...
by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
An ex parte Party Wall Award is an Award made in the absence of one party’s participation—most commonly where the adjoining owner (or their surveyor) fails to engage with the statutory process. The phrase ex parte is a practical description used in the industry to...
by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
An absolute Licence for Alterations covenant is the strictest form of alterations restriction you’ll find in a lease. It is a covenant that prohibits alterations outright — meaning the lease does not give the tenant/leaseholder a contractual right to carry out...
by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
A snagging list is a detailed checklist of defects, incomplete items, and poor-quality finishes identified in a property—most commonly a new-build or newly renovated home. It’s used to record what needs correcting so the builder, developer, or contractor can put...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A qualified Licence for Alterations covenant is a clause (usually in a lease) that allows alterations—but only if you obtain the landlord’s prior written consent. In other words, alterations aren’t banned outright, but they are controlled. This is the most common type...
