by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
How is a Third Surveyor Selected?The Third Surveyor is only relevant where the “two surveyors” route is used—meaning each owner appoints their own party wall surveyor. In that scenario, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires the two appointed surveyors to select a...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
A Schedule of Condition report is one of the most valuable “quiet protections” you can put in place when building works are happening nearby. Its importance is simple: it creates an objective baseline of a property’s condition at a specific date, so that if cracking,...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
A Level 2 Survey (often the RICS Home Survey – Level 2) is important because it gives you an independent, professional view of a property’s condition before you become legally committed to buy. For most people, a home is one of the biggest purchases they’ll ever...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
A snagging list can be highly comprehensive — but only if it’s carried out methodically and written up properly. At its best, a snagging list is a room-by-room and outside-in review that captures cosmetic defects, functional issues, incomplete items, and the small...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
To find out what alterations covenant you have, you need to locate the exact clause in your lease (or transfer) that deals with alterations, then read it carefully for the key wording that tells you whether it is absolute, qualified, or fully qualified. Because the...
