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...
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...
