There are several methods for inspecting the structure for existing faults or concerns that may cause problems in the future when buying a house. In the conveyancing procedure, there are various sorts of surveys and valuations, one of which is known as a snagging survey. What is Snagging? Snagging is the process of thoroughly …
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You’ll probably need to get a party wall agreement from your neighbours if you live in a terraced house or semi-detached house. Due to the fact that most building work involves structural changes to shared walls, chimneys, and roofs, adjoining properties could be damaged. The Party Wall Act provides a solution for resolving disputes and …
The Party Wall Act is an essential piece of legislation that permits neighbours to have a say in work done near their property, that may cause damage to their homes. This year represents the 25th anniversary of the Party Wall Act of 1996, and its importance has not lessened in the following years. The Party …
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If you live in a semi-detached or terraced house, you may have already heard some complicated stories about the Party Wall Act and, as a result, decided that you will never do any major home improvement work on your house. But it isn’t all doom and gloom. It can even be a relatively painless process …
Buying a home can be costly, and you will likely pay for it over a long period. You must make the right decision and select a property that you not only adore, but that is also suitable to live in and in good condition. When someone buys a new house, the idea of having …
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Not all construction project managers are always aware of what they are doing. They can become overburdened with so many tasks and the numerous stakeholders with whom they must communicate. The key figure on the construction project team is the construction project manager. The team will fail miserably if the project manager is not …
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When building a new home, renovating an existing home, or undertaking any other construction project, you will require the services of either a Civil Engineer or a Structural Engineer, or both. “Can civil engineers do structural engineering?” is a common question that many of us have. The answer is Yes! Civil engineering …
Basement excavations are becoming increasingly popular, according to our Party Wall inspectors in Surrey. Living spaces are generally becoming smaller. People are today taking advantage of basements. Excavations are now very common; this provides additional living space, also possibly increasing house values. More innovative ideas are being used for basements to get the best out …
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What is a “Party Wall”? Party Walls typically separate buildings belonging to different owners but could include garden walls built astride a boundary – known as party fence walls. Since the Party Wall Act 1996 was introduced, homeowners in England and Wales have had a procedure to follow when building work involves a party wall or …
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First all, before conducting any housing project, weather it’s an extension or you want to develop multiple liveable homes on your land – we highly recommending starting a conversation with our project management team to discuss. We outline the advantages of using a project manager here, the savings and opportunities we can highlight using …
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