by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
These are two different ways of challenging an Award, and they are based on different legal ideas: An appeal accepts that the Award is a valid Award, but argues it should be changed or cancelled because the surveyor(s) made an error (law, procedure, or...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
One of the most common reasons a property transaction fails in 2026 is the discovery of an unauthorised extension, loft conversion or internal structural alteration. At Howorth, we specialise in Licences for Alterations and Party Wall matters, meaning we have a “sixth...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
When a neighbour dissents (or doesn’t respond) to a Party Wall Notice, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires surveyor involvement. At that point, there are usually two routes: An Agreed Surveyor (one surveyor acting impartially for both owners), or Two Surveyors (each...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
Getting a Licence for Alterations approved is rarely about “arguing your case” — it’s about making it easy for the freeholder/managing agent to say yes by presenting a clear, low-risk proposal with the right paperwork. Most refusals and delays happen because the...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
In the volatile property market of 2026, the terms “market price” and “true value” are often confused. A house is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, but its value is a much deeper calculation. At Howorth, we bridge the gap between building pathology and...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can give a neighbour (the “building owner”) a statutory right to enter onto adjoining land, but that right is limited, controlled, and purpose-specific. It is designed to allow notifiable works to be carried out safely and properly—not to...
