by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
When a neighbour dissents (or doesn’t respond) to a Party Wall Notice, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires surveyor involvement. At that point, there are usually two routes: An Agreed Surveyor (one surveyor acting impartially for both owners), or Two Surveyors (each...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
Getting a Licence for Alterations approved is rarely about “arguing your case” — it’s about making it easy for the freeholder/managing agent to say yes by presenting a clear, low-risk proposal with the right paperwork. Most refusals and delays happen because the...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
In the volatile property market of 2026, the terms “market price” and “true value” are often confused. A house is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, but its value is a much deeper calculation. At Howorth, we bridge the gap between building pathology and...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can give a neighbour (the “building owner”) a statutory right to enter onto adjoining land, but that right is limited, controlled, and purpose-specific. It is designed to allow notifiable works to be carried out safely and properly—not to...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
In 2026, a home’s thermal performance is no longer a “nice-to-have” feature; it is a core component of market value. With energy costs remaining volatile and government targets for Net Zero homes becoming stricter, buyers need to understand the physical reality of a...
