When you are looking for answers about your home or property, it is important that the information given to clear and concise. Our team has compiled all of those frequently asked questions covering everything, from dilapidations, property project management through to party wall matters, into one place.
What to Expect From a Commercial Office Refurbishment in Central London
Planning a commercial office refurbishment in Central London? Our guide covers cost drivers, typical timelines, project stages and common pitfalls.
What You Can and Can’t Change on a Grade II Listed Building
Grade II listed and not sure what needs consent? Our guide covers what you can change, what you can’t, and how to avoid a costly mistake.
What Is a Listed Building? A Guide for London Property Owners
What Is a Listed Building? A Guide for London Property Owners Plenty of London property owners only discover their building is listed when they try to change something about it. A new kitchen extension gets flagged at planning. A straightforward window replacement...
How Dilapidations Are Calculated in Practice
Dilapidations numbers can look frightening when they land in your inbox. A schedule arrives, every item has a cost next to it…
Reinstatement Cost Assessments What RICS Expects and Why It Matters
A reinstatement cost assessment is not a market valuation. Here’s what RICS expects, what a proper assessment includes, and why it matters for insurance.
How to Choose a Qualified Dilapidations Surveyor in London
Choosing the right dilapidations surveyor can save you time and money. Here’s what to look for in London, what to ask, and what to avoid.
What Causes Dilapidations Disputes and How to Avoid Them Early
Office dilapidation claims often look inflated until you dig into what’s actually being priced.
Office Dilapidation Costs What Drives the Biggest Claims
Office dilapidation claims often look inflated until you dig into what’s actually being priced.
What a Dilapidations Survey Actually Covers
A dilapidations survey gets mentioned a lot in commercial property, usually when a lease is ending or a claim is brewing.
Party Wall Notice Periods in London
Party wall notice periods can catch London projects out. Here are the timelines that apply, what happens if a neighbour does not respond, and how to avoid delays.
Can You Do Your Own Party Wall Agreement
You can handle parts of the party wall process yourself, but once there’s a dispute the rules change. This guide covers what you can do and when a surveyor is needed.
The Most Common Defects Found in Dilapidation Surveys
Starting a new build or refurbishment? Here’s what your architectural design brief should include to keep your project aligned, efficient, and on track.
How to Save Money on Dilapidation Claims With the Right Survey
Facing a dilapidation claim? Learn how the right survey can reduce costs, challenge unfair claims, and protect tenants and landlords from overspending.
The Difference Between a Building Survey and a Dilapidation Survey
Understand the key differences between a building survey and a dilapidation survey, and when each is required for landlords, tenants and property owners.
Who’s Responsible for Dilapidations in a Lease Agreement?
Starting a new build or refurbishment? Here’s what your architectural design brief should include to keep your project aligned, efficient, and on track.
How to Choose the Right Architect for a Commercial Project in London
Starting a new build or refurbishment? Here’s what your architectural design brief should include to keep your project aligned, efficient, and on track.
What to Include in an Architectural Design Brief
Starting a new build or refurbishment? Here’s what your architectural design brief should include to keep your project aligned, efficient, and on track.
Architect vs Architectural Designer: What’s the Difference in London?
In a busy, regulation-heavy city like London, the person you choose to design your space can have a huge impact on time, cost, planning success, and peace of mind.
What Are Architectural Services and Do You Actually Need Them in London?
Architects help clarify the big picture early. They can translate ideas into workable plans, identify constraints, and guide the design through planning, compliance and delivery.
When Should You Hire an Architect in a London Refurbishment Project?
Architects help clarify the big picture early. They can translate ideas into workable plans, identify constraints, and guide the design through planning, compliance and delivery.