Who represents property owners following boundary issues noted in a building survey: When appointment a professional to advise on both boundary walls and party walls. this can be done by using an ‘Agreed Property Surveyor‘, with the mutual agreement of both property owners, or a surveyor can advise one party alone as to their own… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Pre Purchase Concerns
building surveyor on boundary disputes
Building surveyor comments on Boundary disputes The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 is designed to help adjoining property owners resolve any disputes about works on or near the boundary line between two properties if they themselves cannot come to an agreement. Boundaries are denoted on Ordnance Survey plans and also on the title… Continue Reading
about party walls
If you are thinking about buying or already living in a property with party walls or boundary dispute or other issues, then hopefully your situation has been simplified by the new Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009. The new act will assist surveying practitioners who previously relied on numerous Building Control Acts, Building Regulations and past… Continue Reading
party wall disputes
Party Wall Disputes It is worth checking before buying a new property or starting an extension whether the boundary are located in the proper location according to the folio map or title deeds of your property. If you buy a property or start extension works without following the correct procedures you have the possiblity of… Continue Reading
where is your boundary
The Boundary. The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 is designed to help neighbours resolve any disputes about works on or near the boundary line between two properties if they themselves cannot come to an agreement. Boundaries are denoted Ordnance Survey plans and also on the title plans on the title deeds. Each registered… Continue Reading
building surveys and mediation boundary wall agreements
What is a Mediation Agreement Following an acceptable resolution between adjoining home owners, a building surveyor will draft a written agreement detailing the terms and conditions of the settlement they have reached and to which they have agreed. When both home owners agree to its terms, the parties, and the building surveyor /mediator, will sign… Continue Reading
What Structural Surveyors Do
What We Do As Structural Surveyors regularly act for both the building owner and for adjoining owners. If you are considering an investment in some form of construction including attic conversions, a ground floor extension, garages, or even structurally modifying a shared ceiling or floor in a apartment or duplex it is likely that you… Continue Reading
Mediation in Boundary Wall Disputes
Mediation is a process whereby an impartial and independent party wall surveyor facilitates home owners to a party wall dispute in resolving their differences. Mediation by a boundary wall expert allows the home owners a less expensive alternative to court and greater personal control. The role of the Mediator is to help the both boundary wall… Continue Reading
Building Surveyor on Party Walls
A building surveyors view on construction work, including renovations or extensions, may likely have some impact on a Party Wall structure. A wall is considered a party wall structure if it meets either of the following two conditions: The wall in question stands astride a boundary of land belonging to two or more different owners;… Continue Reading
