June 10th, 2020
In this article, Sava student and serving police officer, Christopher Moran, explains the signs to look out for when inspecting property with regards to cannabis cultivations, and what to do if you suspect…
February 18th, 2020
This article looks at whether the costs of fixing and making safe local authority blocks can be recovered from leaseholders. The things that need fixing can include replacement cladding; fire breaks; replacing fire…
May 10th, 2019
Recently the RICS commissioned legal opinion as to whether the presence of combustible cladding on a building may be sufficient basis for a cause of action in nuisance against the owner of a…
July 10th, 2018
Surveyor liabilities: implications of the Court of Appeal’s decision Nik Carle FCIArb, Partner, Browne Jacobson Although Network Rail’s appeal did technically fail, this was not an out-and-out victory for the two householders involved, by…
June 10th, 2018
Hilary Grayson BSc Est Man (Hons) – Director of Surveying Services, SavaFiona Haggett BSc (Hons) FRICS – Director of Operations, BlueBox Partners Please note: This article was originally published in July 2018. In…
February 10th, 2018
An article by Carrie de Silva (Harper Adams University) For how much of a loss is a negligent professional liable? The BPE Solicitors case heard recently in the Supreme Court, affirmed the SAAMCo…
February 10th, 2018
A Surveyor while examining and seeing the subject property is in a privileged position which allows them to investigate, and in some cases even ask the vendor, various questions which no other professional…