by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Here’s a solid, no-nonsense way to compare party wall surveyor quotes so you’re comparing like-for-like, not just the cheapest headline number. 1) First, work out what you’re actually comparing Two quotes can look similar but include totally different scope. Before...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
The level of detail in a Schedule of Condition (SoC) report is one of the most important factors in whether it will actually protect you later. Too little detail and it becomes vague and arguable. Too much irrelevant detail and it becomes expensive, unwieldy, and hard...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
There isn’t a single “standard” response rate, because adjoining owners’ decisions vary widely depending on the works, the relationship between neighbours, and how clearly the proposals are explained. What can be said with confidence is that dissent is very common in...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
How is a Third Surveyor Selected?The Third Surveyor is only relevant where the “two surveyors” route is used—meaning each owner appoints their own party wall surveyor. In that scenario, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires the two appointed surveyors to select a...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
A Schedule of Condition report is one of the most valuable “quiet protections” you can put in place when building works are happening nearby. Its importance is simple: it creates an objective baseline of a property’s condition at a specific date, so that if cracking,...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
A Level 2 Survey (often the RICS Home Survey – Level 2) is important because it gives you an independent, professional view of a property’s condition before you become legally committed to buy. For most people, a home is one of the biggest purchases they’ll ever...
