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Party Wall Awards and Change of Ownership: what really happens when the neighbours (or you) sell

When Half Measures Go Too Far: How to Rectify Unauthorised Party Wall Works

Tayross Associates Leads Comprehensive Window Survey for Central London Residential Conversion

Can an Adjoining Owner Request to See a Draft Party Wall Award?

Why Your Architect or Engineer Shouldn’t Serve Party Wall Notices

Sellers Commission Their Own Level 3 Structural Survey Before Going to Market – A Smart Move That Saves Time and Money

Why a Pre-Sale Level 3 RICS Building Survey Can Be a Smart Move for Sellers

If you're planning to sell your property in the next 6 to 12 months, commissioning a Level 3 RICS Building Survey before listing could be one of the smartest steps you take. While these surveys...

Why Earlier EWS1 Forms May Now Be Invalid — And How Tayross Helped Set Things Right

In the wake of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the introduction of PAS 9980:2022, the landscape of fire risk appraisal for external wall systems has fundamentally shifted. What was once...

Can the Adjoining Owner Refuse the Building Owner’s Decorator?

When construction works trigger the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, issues around “making good” any damage caused can quickly become contentious—particularly when it comes to aesthetic reinstatement. One...

Can a Building Owner Remove My Gutter? Understanding Your Rights under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

If your neighbour is carrying out building works and you’ve been told that your gutter—or any other rainwater fitting—needs to be removed as part of the process, you might wonder: “Can they really ...

Why Resin Fixings Are the Safer Choice for Gallows Brackets in Old Masonry Walls

Retrofitting gallows brackets into historic buildings presents a unique set of challenges. Many older masonry walls—particularly those constructed with lime mortar—simply aren’t suited to modern an...

Behind the Facade: Surveying a Historic Home in Orme Square, W2

Surveying a Historic Gem in Orme Square, W2: Damp, Roofs, and Drones in Prime London We recently had the privilege of conducting a Level 3+ building survey on a prestigious residence in Orme...