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Planning a Loft Conversion: A Comprehensive Guide

Planning a loft conversion can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, but it requires careful thought and meticulous planning to ensure a...

Party Wall Surveyors in Suffolk

Do people owning properties in Suffolk need a Party Wall Surveyor? The answer is yes, if they are carrying out, works to their property,...

Planning a Loft Conversion: A Comprehensive Guide

Planning a loft conversion can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, but it requires careful thought and meticulous planning to ensure a...

What is a Building Owner under the Party Wall Act?

In the context of party wall legislation, a building owner refers to the person or entity that owns a building or structure that shares a...

What is Covered by the Party Wall Act?

People often wonder what the Party Wall Act covers. Here we provide a helpful list. cutting into a wall to take the bearing of a beam,...

My Neighbour wants to build a new wall up to the Line of Junction. What should I do?

If you do not respond to a notice about an intended new wall built up to (but not astride) the line of junction, the work can start after...

My neighbour has served a Party Wall Notice on me - What should I do?

Your neighbour may serve a notice on you if they are planning to carry out some demolition, excavation, loft conversion or work on the...

Do I need a Party Wall Agreement?

If you are the building owner planning building works such as an extension or loft conversion you may need to serve party wall notices on...

Permitted development – what you can build without planning permission

This is a great article from Tamara Kelly in the "Ideal Home Newsletter". The article lists 15 home additions you can build without...

Who can serve a Party Wall Notice?

As a Notice is a legal document it needs to be carefully drafted. A notice must state three things to be valid: The name and address of the

Is a party wall notice required for a loft conversion?

What do I need to consider if converting the roof in my property to a bedroom or workspace? Is a party wall notice required?

Can you recommend a party wall surveyor in Sidcup, Kent?

Charterhouse Surveying is a reliable and quality provider of Party Wall and Building Surveys.