If you are planning building work that affects a shared wall, boundary, or the foundations near an adjoining property, you will almost certainly need to engage the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This legislation protects both you and your neighbours by setting out a clear...
Subsidence is one of the most serious problems a property can face. If you’ve noticed cracks appearing in walls, doors that won’t close, or uneven floors, you could have a subsidence issue. Spotting the warning signs early is the best way to protect your...
Converting a Loft in a Terraced House (2025) If you’re looking to convert your loft in a terraced house, this is the complete guide you need. Whether you’re considering a terraced house loft conversion for the first time or you already know about loft...
Planning building works next to a neighbour? You need to record the condition of their property before work starts. This is called a schedule of condition. It protects both you and your neighbour and without one, any dispute about damage is very hard to resolve. This...
Getting planning permission in Hounslow for backland sites is tricky. Add a conservation area? Even trickier. A developer came to us with a site at 51 Thornbury Road in Isleworth. It sat in the Spring Grove Conservation Area. The local planning authority had strict...
