How Did A Boundary Dispute Shape Adverse Possession Law?
A boundary dispute battled in court for over five years has come to an end in the UK’s highest court, establishing a legal precedent for adverse possession.
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What Were The Effects Of U-Value Changes To Regulations?
It takes time for major changes to building regulations to take effect, but major changes to the U-value regulations have had time for surveyors to see results.
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What Is A Right Of Way Dispute And Can A Surveyor Help?
Building surveyors can often help with party wall and boundary disputes, but they can also assist with the complex and nebulous issues surrounding right of way.
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The New Changes In Relation to Building Control Explained
The government has updated its building safety legislation in construction project management recently, making changes to the registration of building inspectors.
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The Property Market Now Labour Are In Power
Building surveyors in Richmond could be busy with everything from serving more house buyers to green belt assessments under the new government’s plans.
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Party Wall Act Case Law Review: Power & Kyson V Shah February 2023
What options do adjoining owners have for recourse if neighbours start notifiable works without serving notice under the Party Wall Act? See more on the blog.
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Party Wall Act Case Law Review: Histead V Prosperity Developments April 2013
See what can happen if you don’t adhere to section 6 (5) of the Party Wall Act on the blog now. Make sure all statutory requirements are dealt with early on!
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Party Wall Act Case Law Review: Patel v Peters
Find out more about the Patel v Peters party wall case study and the arising precedents on the Cavendish Surveying blog. Potential pitfalls to look out for!
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Avoid Costly Disputes When Work Is Notifiable Under The Party Wall Act
You need to give your neighbours notice of work due to be carried out on a party wall of between two months and a year before construction is due to commence.
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Do You Need A RICS Survey?
RICS building surveys give an overview of the condition of the home you’re interested in, highlighting any issues to give you as much information as possible.
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Mixed Outlook For London Property Market
The property market has been through a period of unprecedented growth, with average house prices rising by nearly 16% in just a year.
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London Property Prices Fall By 3.4%
Property prices in the capital have finally started to fall, after two years of rising prices and hectic activity on the housing market.
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