Martin Ralph Chartered Surveyors

For FREE initial advice on Party Wall Matters contact Martin Ralph Chartered Surveyors on 02392 257711.
We will be pleased to provide free telephone advice to ascertain whether the works fall under the legislation and if so the appropriate action to take.  If necessary we can then proceed to act for you whether a building owner […]

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BOUNDARY DISPUTES - Martin Ralph Chartered Surveyors
The Legal Boundary:
A legal boundary deals with the precise separation of ownership of land.  It is an invisible line dividing one person’s land from another’s.  It does not have thickness or width and usually, but not always, falls somewhere in or along a physical boundary feature such as a […]

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The construction industry is facing enormous pressure to find ways to conserve and make best use of our increasingly scarce natural materials.
One way to do this is to reuse, reclaim or recycle materials, the major source of which is from demolitions.
In the past, building regulations were confusing. But providing the materials are suitable for their […]

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The importance of a property survey
When purchasing a residential property, especially when it is a new or ‘recently refurbished’ property, some Estate Agents often wrongly advise the purchaser that they do not require a survey.  The various reasons they give include:
-Properties under 10 years old would have the residue of a warranty such as NHBC.
-A […]

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Martin Ralph Chartered Surveyors offer a comprehensive, friendly and cost effective planning consultancy service provided from in-house resources or through a network of associates in related professions.  With a wealth of experience to draw from and commitment to our clients we offer a straightforward solution to planning issues.
Whether it is a simple extension or a […]

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Martin Ralph Chartered Surveyors have seen a significant increase in Party Wall work over the past year.  As developers, builders and general public alike become more aware of the benefits of entering into party wall awards, rather than subsequent and often coslty litigation, the number of enquires have increased.
With three Party Wall surveyors all of […]

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Landlords may now save VAT by revoking their option to tax
Landlords and property owners will soon have their first opportunity to revoke an option to tax so future sales or lettings of a property can be exempt from VAT.
Debbie Jennings, Director of VAT at PKF says, “Property owners will have new opportunities to save VAT […]

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Martin Ralph can provide a total turnkey design and project management solution for New Build projects from inspection to completion with the associated architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and building design.
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Martin Ralph will obtain all the necessary approvals including Planning, Building Control, SBEM, DREAM and air pressure test certificates, resolve all contract enquires and certify valuation […]

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