Party Wall Surveyors as Expert Witnesses: Scope Limitations and Boundary Determination Pitfalls from Recent Litigation
Over a third of surveying expert witness reports reviewed in recent UK construction litigation were found to contain opinions that exceeded the expert's stated area of competence — and party wall surveyors are disproportionately represented in that statistic [9]. As courts tighten their scrutiny of expert evidence, the question of what a party wall surveyor […]
Boundary and Right‑of‑Way Disputes in English Freehold Titles: How Building Surveyors and Valuers Can Work Together Before It Reaches Court
Nearly one in five property transactions in England encounters some form of boundary ambiguity — yet the vast majority of these disputes never need to reach a courtroom. The cost of full boundary litigation can exceed £50,000 per side, drain years of goodwill between neighbours, and leave a cloud over a title that affects future […]
Party Wall Agreement Surveyor: Get the Help You Need in London
When undertaking construction works in London, understanding the role of a party wall agreement surveyor is important. A party wall is a shared boundary or structure between two properties, commonly found in terraced and semi-detached houses, but this is also relevant for detached properties with shared garden walls or boundary lines. What happens when you […]
How Close Can My Neighbour Build to My Fence?
Do you ever glance at your fence and wonder, “how close can my neighbor build to my fence?” Many people share this concern. Boundaries in Britain may shift over time, and older deeds might not show the exact line. It is wise to check documents at the Land Registry, especially if you plan to build […]
