We were delighted to receive instructions from a Property Manager to review the reinstatement cost of a period Listed building property in Reigate, Surrey.  The reinstatement cost was required in preparation of the renewal of the buildings insurance. The property was formerly a residential dwelling that had since been converted into offices, retaining many original […]

We were contacted by a solicitor, who, on behalf of their client, was seeking to have a Schedule of Dilapidations prepared of a small retail unit in Balham.  The Lease was due to expire shortly and the tenant had vacated the demise but not undertaken any works to address their dilapidation liabilities in accordance with […]

A dilapidations survey is where the condition of a property is assessed to determine a tenant’s reinstatement, redecoration and repairing obligations in accordance with the covenants of their lease. The surveyor would undertake a review of the lease prior to an inspection to assess and understand the extent of the tenant’s liabilities.  Those liabilities are […]

Our Client operated a dental surgery in Surrey and, due to his imminent retirement, the ownership of the dental practice was due to be transferred from him, the Senior Partner of the Practice, to another Partner. The Practice operated from the first floor of a building and the Lease for their demise was in the […]

We were contacted by a residential owner who was due to undertake an extension to his house in Horsham. The owner had served Party Wall Notices in accordance with the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 on his neighbour.  The neighbour had consented to the works and therefore in accordance with the Party Wall legislation a […]

Our Client occupied an office building in Central London on a short lease.  Their demise included 2 floors of a multi-occupied office building and each floor was subject to a separate lease.  Our Client contacted us on the day of their lease expiry, advising that they were vacating their demised space and needed advice on […]

Our Client, was in negotiations to take the lease of a retail unit in Dorking High Street.  The retail unit formed the ground floor of a period property.  Due to the age of the building, and the fact there was wear and tear visible from the previous occupier, our Client was concerned about their potential […]

Landlord’s Licence, London We were contacted by a Property Manager, who, on behalf of his Client, was seeking advice on Licences for Alterations in London.  The Property Manager’s Client was the Freehold owner of a building in Cadogan Gardens London SW1.  The Client had only recently acquired the Freehold of the building, formed of high […]

We are pleased to have been appointed by the Building Owners of a house in Cranleigh who are looking to undertake alterations and an extension to their property in Cranleigh.  We were initially approached by their their architect for advice in accordance with the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and the implication of the Act […]

All to often we receive enquiries from clients who ask for a quotation for a service because someone, possibly an agent or their solicitor has told them they need one.  In many situations we find that the client may not actually know or understand what they are asking for but are simply following up on […]