by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies when building work could affect a shared wall/structure, a boundary wall, or the ground near a neighbouring property in a way that may influence support, stability, or cause damage. If your project falls into one of the categories...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
If building works are planned next door—or your neighbour needs access near your boundary—one of the most practical protections you can put in place is a Schedule of Condition report. It is a detailed written and photographic record of your property’s condition at a...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
These two documents are often mentioned together, but they do very different jobs. Understanding the difference helps you decide what protection you need—and what you’re paying for. What is a Schedule of Condition? A Schedule of Condition (SoC) is a detailed record of...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A Schedule of Condition report is a detailed written and photographic record of a property’s condition at a specific point in time—typically prepared before nearby building works begin, before access scaffolding is erected, or before any activity that could lead to...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
A Schedule of Condition (SoC) is a written and photographic record of the condition of an adjoining owner’s property before notifiable building works start. It is one of the most useful documents in the Party Wall process because it creates an agreed “baseline”...
by Howorth | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles
When building work is happening nearby, it’s common for people to notice cracks, marks, or changes they hadn’t paid attention to before. Sometimes those changes are genuinely caused by the works. Sometimes they are historic defects or natural movement that happens to...
