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...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A party wall is a wall (or sometimes another structural element) that sits on the boundary line between two neighbouring properties and is used by both owners. It often forms part of the structure that separates the buildings and can provide support to one or both...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A post-work Schedule of Condition check-off is a follow-up inspection carried out after nearby works have finished (or after the notifiable stage has completed) to compare the current condition of the property against the original Schedule of Condition. Its purpose is...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A Level 2 Survey is a mid-level property condition survey commonly used in the UK when buying (and sometimes selling) a home. It’s designed to give you a clear, practical overview of the property’s condition—more detailed than a basic overview survey, but not as...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A fully qualified Licence for Alterations covenant is a lease clause that restricts alterations unless the landlord gives prior written consent, and adds an important safeguard for the leaseholder: the landlord’s consent must not be unreasonably withheld (and often...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
Damage is one of the main reasons the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 exists. The process is designed to make it clear what the condition was before works, whether damage was caused by the works, and how it will be put right—without it turning into a long, expensive...
