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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...

Does Functional Dependence on a Party Wall Trigger Section 11(11) of the Party Wall Act?

One of the more nuanced aspects of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 lies in interpreting the phrase “making use” of a party wall, especially under Section 11(11). This provision comes into play when a ...

Can You Claim Back Costs for Past Building Defects? Understanding the Retrospective Rights Under the Building Safety Act 2022

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) introduced a game-changing extension to the limitation period for claims under the Defective Premises Act 1972 (DPA 1972). Specifically, it allows for...

The Building Safety Act 2022: A New Era for Defective Premises Claims

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) has ushered in some of the most significant reforms to building safety and liability in recent memory. Among its most notable changes is the dramatic...

The Power of an Interim Schedule of Dilapidations: How Tayross Saves Tenants Thousands

At Tayross Chartered Building Surveyors, we recently undertook a Schedule of Dilapidations response on behalf of a commercial tenant occupying a large, historic property in a high-profile London...