by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A snagging list covers defects, unfinished items, and workmanship issues in a property—most commonly a new-build, but also after refurbishments, extensions, or conversions. The aim is to document everything that needs putting right, clearly and methodically, so the...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
Several things can stop (or seriously delay) freeholder consent for a Licence for Alterations — and most of them fall into one of four buckets: Your lease doesn’t permit the works (or restricts them heavily) The proposal creates unmanaged risk (structure, fire, water...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A Level 3 Survey (often called a Building Survey) is the most detailed pre-purchase survey option for residential property. You can expect it to give you a thorough, practical understanding of the building, with clear explanations of defects, their likely causes...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
“Snags” are the defects, incomplete items, and workmanship issues that crop up in a property—most commonly in new builds, but also after conversions, refurbishments, extensions and loft conversions. Some are minor cosmetics; others are functional problems or details...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
“Typical Licence for Alterations works” are the kinds of changes a leaseholder (or commercial tenant) commonly wants to make, but cannot legally proceed with under the lease without the landlord/freeholder’s written consent. These works are usually controlled because...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A Level 2 Survey (typically the RICS Home Survey – Level 2) is designed to give you a professional, objective overview of a property’s condition through a more extensive visual inspection—but it has clear boundaries. Understanding those boundaries helps you interpret...
