Building Surveys & Defects Investigations

Our experience of building pathology and inspection enables us to positively assist in any acquisition of a freehold or leasehold interest. We can offer advice on Lease liabilities and assignments of existing Lease terms, ranging across the wide spectrum of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

We have undertaken many Specialist Defect Investigations relating to design or installation faults with positive proactive advice for remedial works.

Our positive commercial approach has enabled our clients to understand their potential liabilities in respect of property they are pursuing. This can lead to a reduction in the purchase price or at the very least a full understanding of their future liabilities under a Lease or otherwise.

Dilapidations

We have extensive experience in acting for both landlords and tenants over the full range of property types. Our detailed knowledge and constant involvement enable us to remain at the forefront of current thinking and case law benefiting our clients.

We can provide:

• Advice on potential dilapidations.
• Strategies for encouraging tenants to maintain their buildings.
• Interim schedules.
• Terminal schedules.
• Final schedules.
• Advise to tenants in defending a landlords schedule.

Party Wall & Statutory Regulations

Any building works may be subject to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

We have detailed knowledge of the Act and its forerunner within Inner London, enabling us to provide sound professional advice. Our knowledge enables the preparation of requisite documentation for our Appointing Owners and the administration of the Act.

The late implementation of the prescribed procedures could delay the project, with subsequent contractual costs.

Our services include:

• Consideration of documentation required.
• Service of/response to Notices.
• Preparation/agreement of Schedules of Condition.
• Preparation and agreement of Awards.
• Settling the Awards.