Construction costs and Covid 19

We are slowing coming out of lockdown although there are restrictions still in place. We are now trying to assess the impact Covid 19 for our clients and their projects. The full impact of the pandemic is as yet unknown but its effects will be felt for some time.  The initial lockdown came as a […]

Schedule of Dilapidations – East Sussex

We received instructions via a solicitor to assist his client in the preparation of a schedule of dilapidations. The client was the landlord of a commercial property in Crowborough. The tenant was in occupation for 5 years and had fitted out the building with their trade fixtures and fittings. The tenant exercised their break option […]

Building Surveying Services during Covid 19

Like all businesses we have faced issues navigating our way through lockdown whilst maintaining services and adhering to government guidelines. We now face further challenges with lockdown easing. Our priority is ensuring we operate safely protecting the wellbeing of our clients, our contacts and our staff.  The past few months have been extremely challenging for […]

Schedule of Dilapidations – Dorking, Surrey

Tim Greenwood and Associates are instructed to prepare two Schedules of Dilapidations for a Client in Dorking Surrey.  Our Client is an investor and the leases on their two properties are shortly due to expire.  Our Client contacted us for professional advice on the dilapidations and the options available to them. We have spent time […]

Schedule of Condition – Sutton, Surrey

Tim Greenwood and Associates are delighted to have been instructed to prepare a Schedule of Condition of a house in Sutton, Surrey. Our Client is undertaking an extension to their property. These works were on hold due to the current lockdown restrictions. Since the restrictions have being eased, our Client is looking to commence the […]

Building Insurance – Portfolio Reinstatement Cost Assessment

Tim Greenwood and Associates are advising our Client in undertaking a reinstatement cost assessment of their property portfolio. Our Client is concerned that their property portfolio is incorrectly and inadequately insured. The Buildings in our Client have been in their ownership for a number years, some for decades.  This portfolio has increased in size in […]

Building Surveying Services during Covid 19

Like all businesses we awaited the latest Government’s latest update last night on the restrictions that are impacting us all.  All businesses are feeling the effects of the restrictions and we are working to support our Clients though this period.  We are also working with our Clients to assist in planning for future instructions and […]

Dilapidations Advice – Guildford, Surrey

We received instruction in March to provide dilapidations’ advice to a Client who occupied an industrial unit in Guildford.  Our Client’s Lease was due to expire and they had been requesting details of the landlord’s dilapidations’ requirements for months.  An unpriced Terminal Schedule of Dilapidation was served on our Client a few weeks before lease […]

Party Wall Issues – during the current lockdown

We have recently been contacted by a homeowner who is self-isolating, who was seeking advice on the Party Wall legislation.  The homeowner had recently received a party wall notice from their neighbour. The neighbour is seeking to commence works on the party wall during the current lockdown.  The homeowner was concerned about the potential impact […]

Building Surveying Services During Covid 19

The past month has placed huge strain on our society on business, community and personal levels. We are all having to adjust accordingly.  Tim Greenwood and Associates hope that people remain safe which has meant we have all had to make significant adjustments to our daily lives.  Those adjustments have had a major impact on […]