by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A Licence for Alterations covenant is a clause (most commonly found in a lease) that controls what changes you can make to a property and requires you to obtain the landlord’s written consent before carrying out certain works. In practice, this covenant is the reason...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A good Level 3 Survey (often called a Building Survey) is more than a report—it’s a way of taking control of one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. At its best, it gives you clarity, reduces uncertainty, and helps you act with confidence whether you...
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...
