A Guide to UK Loft Extensions from a Party Wall Surveyor

As housing prices continue to climb in London & Essex space becomes a premium, homeowners are increasingly turning to loft conversions to expand their living space. Converting your loft not only adds valuable square footage to your home but can also significantly increase its value. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process … Continued

The London Property Market – an opinion

The property industry has much to contend with at the moment. The last couple of weeks have seen the economy and financial markets in turmoil.  As the property market is reflective of both, it’s not surprising that there is a feeling of nervousness around investment. At London Building Surveyors we have seen a decrease in … Continued

A Property Developer’s Guide To Party Wall Legislation

For most people, the concept of a wall is pretty straightforward. But for property developers, even something as concrete as this gets complicated. Party wall legislation is tricky, and the legal jargon surrounding it can take ages to sift through. So, here is a guide to party wall legislation for property developers – in layman’s … Continued

Highlights of the Party Wall Act

Trying to find the Party Wall Act put into layman’s terms online is quite like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Google turns up a few results, but they’re not exactly what you’re looking for. A downloadable explanatory booklet released by the government is among the results, however, you may not have time … Continued