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1. How Long Does a Party Wall Agreement Take
A party wall agreement typically takes 4 to 8 weeks from notice to a signed award. The absolute minimum is around one month plus response handling, while a dispute can...
2. How Long Does Survey Take: UK House Timelines 2026
The on-site inspection commonly runs from about 90 minutes for a small flat to a full day for a large or complex house. The written report usually follows in 3...
3. Cavity Wall Insulation Risks: A UK Homeowner’s Guide
You've bought a house in Forest Hill, Lewisham or Bromley and the survey has raised a question about cavity wall insulation. Or you've lived there for years, had insulation installed...
4. What Is a Level 2 Survey and When Do You Need One
A RICS Level 2 survey is a non-intrusive visual inspection of a conventional home's main elements, designed to flag serious or urgent defects using a traffic-light rating system. It's the...
5. Leasehold Extension Valuation: London Homeowner Guide 2026
You've checked the lease on your London flat and found that the term is getting uncomfortably close to 80 years. The estate agent says it's manageable. An online calculator gives...