Party walls and boundary issues
Clients of all kinds have come to rely on us to represent them in building disputes and untangle the complexities of boundaries, planning and building controls. We have specific specialist and expert knowledge in party walls and boundary issues as well as extensive knowledge in relevant property issues and the law.
Boundaries
We will look at the problem of boundary issues and prepare any technical data that may help solve the dispute at an early stage. If necessary, we can provide a court with the appropriate report needed to make a judgment and give oral evidence if required. We will also advise on alternative dispute resolution procedures, which could avoid the need to go to Court.
We accurately identify the boundary between properties, surveying the land, checking deeds and plans attached to them and referring to historical documents and aerial photographs.
Party walls
We have in depth specialist knowledge of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and its predecessor covering inner London, including the complex and extensive law. Simon Crago has successfully acted as a party wall surveyor and third surveyor for over 20 years.
We take a practical approach to implement the Act in the way it was designed: to minimize disputes by property owners using a surveyor to determine the time and way in which work is carried out. We advocate the use of agreed surveyors to act for both property owners should problems arise, where applicable.
Simon Crago is an active member of the London and Surrey branches of the Pyramus & Thisbe Club, a body of surveyors and professionals committed to the study and practice of party wall surveying. He has been secretary of the Surrey branch and a representative on National Council.
For more information on the Act, follow the link: www.odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1131402