by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
A good Schedule of Condition report is one you can rely on months later if a question arises: “Was this crack, stain, or defect already there?” The best reports are clear, methodical, and evidential—written in a way that makes disputes less likely and resolution...
by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
The purpose of a Schedule of Condition report is to create a clear, objective record of a property’s visible condition at a specific point in time—most commonly before nearby building works, access arrangements, or other potentially disruptive activity begins. It...
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...
