by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Not always. A Level 2 Survey is designed to cover the main elements of the property through a more extensive visual inspection, but it only goes as far as areas are physically accessible and safe to inspect on the day. RICS is clear that the inspection is intended to...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Yes — you can withdraw a Party Wall Notice, but you can’t usually rely on the withdrawn notice to legitimise the same notifiable works. If your works are still the type covered by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you’ll normally need to serve a fresh notice (or otherwise...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Yes—sometimes, but it depends on why the work is being done and who benefits. For most home improvement projects, the building owner usually pays, but there are scenarios where costs can be shared or reallocated. The general rule If you’re doing work mainly for your...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Yes — you can sometimes agree a price reduction (or financial allowance) instead of having the snags rectified. This happens most often when you’re buying a new-build or a property that’s recently been refurbished by a developer, and there are snags that are: likely...
by Howorth | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles
Damage claims are one of the most stressful parts of neighbour-related building work—especially when a project is already underway and pressure is on to keep things moving. The good news is that the Party Wall process is designed to handle damage fairly and calmly. A...
by Howorth | Jan 23, 2026 | Articles
Yes — snags are extremely common after construction works, even when the contractor is reputable and the standard of workmanship is generally good. In fact, snagging is a normal part of how building projects finish: multiple trades overlap, materials settle, final fix...
