Party walls; compensation; mitigation of loss; surveyor’s conduct. Although not a judgment on appeal, Coulson LJ’s reasoned refusal of permission to appeal HHJ Bailey’s judgment on the original party wall appeal is nonetheless strongly supportive of the basis and reasoning Read More
Welter v McKeeve (27th November 2018)
Party walls; compensation; remedial works; mitigation of loss; surveyors Facts: The Welters built their basement extension shortly before the McKeeves, and consequently it was the Welters’ contractors who underpinned the party wall between their respective properties. The underpinning was carried Read More