by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
A Level 3 Survey (often called a Building Survey) is designed to cover as much of the property as is physically accessible on the day, with a careful inspection of the inside and outside of the main building, plus permanent outbuildings. It’s a whole-property...
by Howorth | Jan 29, 2026 | Articles
A Level 2 Survey (typically the RICS Home Survey – Level 2) is designed to give a professional, objective view of the condition of the main elements of a property. It involves a more extensive visual inspection of the building, its services, and the grounds, but it...
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...
