by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
If you are commissioning a RICS Home Survey – Level 2, then yes—by definition it is produced by a RICS-qualified surveyor. RICS’ own “Description of the RICS Home Survey Level 2” states that the service is provided by an AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS member with the...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Not necessarily—at least not in the way most people mean it. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the word “dispute” is often a technical/legal label rather than a sign of a falling-out. In everyday life, a dispute sounds like an argument. Under the Act, it usually...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Here’s a practical way to choose the right party wall surveyor (and avoid the common traps). I’ll keep it focused on what actually makes a difference to cost, speed, and neighbour relations. 1) Decide what you need: Agreed Surveyor vs two surveyors Agreed Surveyor...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Securing consent to a Party Wall Notice is rarely about “persuasion”. In most cases, adjoining owners consent when they feel three things are in place: Clarity — they understand what you’re doing and why Reassurance — their property will be protected and any issues...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Obtaining Licence for Alterations consent is mainly about doing two things well: Understanding what your lease and building rules require, and Submitting a clear, complete “decision-ready” application pack that addresses the risks the freeholder is responsible for...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Receiving a Party Wall Notice after builders have already started on site can feel like the process has been done backwards. Sometimes the notice is genuinely late (the notifiable works have already begun). In other cases, the works you can see are non-notifiable...
