Neighbourly Matters

What are Neighbourly Matters?

Neighbourly Matters is a general term that has been adopted to cover the specialist area of Surveying practice involving the avoidance or resolution of disputes between the owners/occupiers of neighbouring properties. These can include works to a shared structure, excavations near neighbouring properties, access over neighbouring land, Boundary Disputes, Rights of Light of Daylight and Sunlight Amenity.

Party Wall Advice

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is a complex piece of legislation that places rights and obligations on owners and neighbours on both sides of a boundary where works are proposed either on or close to the boundary.

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Rights of Light

Rights of Light is a specialist area of Property Law which often falls under the wider inclusive term of Neighbourly Matters. relating to buildings which have the right to receive light into the window openings.

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Boundary Matters

Most boundary disputes involve a few centimetres of land between domestic gardens or commercial buildings, often as a result of a disputed boundary line along a hedge or fence, or possibly when an extension has been or is proposed to be built.

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Access Agreements

Contrary to common belief, there is no automatic right to access land of an adjoining owner. There are two methods of gaining access over land which belongs to someone else, The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992. However, the rights granted in these pieces of legislation are strictly limited.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Professional and pragmatic advice from an experienced building surveying practice who we are always happy to recommend to our clients.

Tony IbbotsonLee Baron Ltd Manchester

Peacock Stevens have continued to deliver a pro-active and professional service during the years that I have worked with them. Their communication throughout the process is excellent, delivering the projects in an efficient and timely manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending their service.

Steve DooganCapreon

We have appointed Peacock Stevens on numerous projects ranging from retail conversions and extensions to large-scale petrol filling station developments. They have continuously delivered in terms of their professional and diligent approach, and we look forward to working with them again on future projects.

Northhold Group

I recently used Peacock Stevens when looking to purchase a new house. In the end I instructed two surveys as the depth and quality of the report on the first property identified defects that would have meant significant costs to me, meaning I did not proceed.

I am pleased that my second choice was defect free and the quality and detail in the survey was again of the highest standard.

Mrs Frances Hilton

Peacock Stevens recently carried out an RICS Building Survey for me on a house I was looking to purchase. The report was thorough and detailed but was also easy to understand. We are very happy in our new home.

Mr S Davenport

An excellent and comprehensive report and we will take heed of its findings. We are proceeding with the purchase and hopefully all will go according to plan. Thank you and with best wishes

Dr John Taylor-Robinson