by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
Your neighbour’s right to object After you serve a Party Wall Notice, the adjoining owner has 14 days to reply. If they dissent (object) or raise concerns, this doesn’t necessarily stop your project—but it does trigger the Act’s formal dispute-resolution process. The...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
Once you receive your snagging list survey, you’ve moved from “I think there are issues” to “Here is a clear, evidenced record of what needs fixing.” The next steps are about using that document properly so defects are resolved quickly, correctly, and with minimal...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
If you receive a Party Wall Notice and do not respond within the required timeframe, the law does not simply “pause” the process. What happens next depends on which type of notice you received, but in most cases a missed deadline will trigger the Act’s formal...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
Finding a major defect in a Level 3 Survey can feel like the floor drops away—especially if you were emotionally committed to the property. The good news is that this is exactly what a Level 3 Survey is for: it helps you uncover risks before you become legally...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
The Court decision in Duval v 11–13 Randolph Crescent Ltd [2020] has become one of the most important leasehold cases for anyone seeking (or granting) a Licence for Alterations in a block of flats. In short, it limits when a freeholder can safely give...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
When a Licence for Alterations is being agreed, the surveyor’s role is essentially to act as the technical gatekeeper between your proposed works and the freeholder’s responsibilities for the building. Their job is not to “block” improvements, but to make sure...
