FAQ’s – Frequently Asked Questions About Property

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we hear at Cube Building Consultancy arranged by sector.

1 – Why do I need a survey?

2 – Why do I need a Chartered Surveyor?

3 – What does Registered by the RICS mean?

4 – What types of survey are there?

5 – Why do I need a Level 3 survey?

6 – What does the surveyor check in the survey?

7 – How long will a survey take?

8 – What is a reinstatement cost assessment?

9 – How much does a survey cost?

1 – What is a dilapidations schedule?

2 – When should I issue a schedule of dilapidations?

3 – How do I respond to a schedule of dilapidations?

4 – Can I do the work on the schedule?

5 – Can I agree a financial settlement?

6 – How do I know if the schedule of dilapidations is fair and reasonable?

7 – What if the accommodation was in poor condition when I moved in?

8 – Who can help me respond to a schedule of dilapidations?

1 – What is a Party Wall

2 – Why do I need to serve a Party Wall Notice

3 – What works require a Party Wall Notice?

4 – Who do I serve a Party Wall Notice on?

5 – How many Notices do I need to serve?

6 – When do I need to serve the Notices?

7 – When do I need to appoint a Party Wall Surveyor?

8 – How do I find a Party Wall Surveyor?

9 – How much is it likely to cost for a Party Wall Surveyor?

10 – What happens if I start work before the end of the Notice Period?

11 – What if the neighbour damages my property during their works even if an Award is in place?