Faulkners Surveyors March

You’re going to need talking points if your neighbor is planning an extension. Of course, since I’m very close with my neighbors, I care about how it will effect my side as well. Extensions can transform the look and feel of a property so it’s easy to imagine how they could affect your privacy and light. Faulkners Surveyors Contact March explain what to do if your neighbour is building an extension and if you should be concerned, in this full guide.

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Do You Require A Party Wall Agreement In March?

An extension is building work that adds more space to your home. Extensions can be single storeys or multiple, and they may be added at the front, side or rear of a property. Extensions are available in many materials (brick, stone and wood are all option) in all shapes and forms providing the luxury of lots of living space as well as a new room or two.

What is a Party Wall Agreement?

How about whether you should be concerned? It depends on many factors, including where the work is being done and the size and type of job. Here’s what you need to know: You should understand a few key things:

Planning permission: Your neighbor might have to get planning permission from the local authority before beginning work. The extension's effect on neighbouring properties is part of the planning permission.
Building regulations: Your neighbor will also have to meet building regulations, which are minimum requirements for the design and construction of buildings. Construction codes make certain the work is done safely and to an acceptable standard.
Party wall agreement: If the extension involves a party wall (a wall shared by two properties) or you plan to build close to your neighbor’s land, they will need a party wall agreement before any work is done. This contract will safeguard your rights and the ones of your neighbor and make sure everything gets done safely and legally.

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Do You Require a Party Wall Agreement?

Advantages of Extensions

Here are some of the benefits that come with extensions:

Increased living space and functionality

Improved aesthetics and property value

It can be changed as you like.

Cost-effective alternative to moving home

Conclusion

It’s only natural to be anxious about how it will affect you and your property when your neighbor is constructing an addition. Whether you need to be concerned depends on how large and where the work is, as well as what’s being done. At Faulkners this month, we can assist with both of these types of cases and make sure that your rights and interests are looked after. Get in touch today for specialist advice on what to do if your neighbour is building an extension and should you be concerned.

Faulkners are a team of professional surveyors based in March who can take care of everything to do with extensions, including arranging the permits and agreements.

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