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Anstey Horne has been providing specialist property advice for more than 230 years, making us one of the UK’s most established and experienced firms of specialist chartered surveyors.
Our News and Insights section brings together the knowledge and experience of our specialist teams, providing clients, property professionals, developers, investors, landlords, occupiers and advisers with informed commentary on the issues that affect property and development across the UK.
Our articles cover a broad range of specialist disciplines, including Rights to Light, Daylight and Sunlight, Party Wall matters, Building Consultancy, Dilapidations, Fire Consultancy, Cladding Remediation, Building Safety, Project Management, Cost Consultancy and other complex property issues.
Few firms can match the depth of specialist knowledge that Anstey Horne has developed over more than two centuries. Since our origins in 1795, we have built a reputation for providing clear, independent and technically rigorous advice on some of the most complex issues affecting property, construction and development.
Today, our teams combine that long-established experience with modern surveying techniques, specialist technical analysis and an in-depth understanding of current legislation, professional standards and industry practice.
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Can a Planning Permission Be Challenged Over Daylight?
Understanding the Planning Challenge Daylight Process : Daylight and sunlight are among the most common issues raised by neighbours during the planning process.
What Causes Damp and Mould in Flats?
Damp and mould are among the most common housing defects reported in flats across the UK.
Party Wall Surveyor: What They Do, Why You Need One, and How the Process Works
A Party Wall Surveyor plays a critical role in managing building works that affect shared walls, neighbouring properties, and nearby foundations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Housing Disrepair Survey: Why Professional Surveys Matter
Housing disrepair surveys address one of the most serious issues affecting residential property across the UK.
FRAEW Meaning Explained: A Complete Guide to External Wall Fire Reviews
If you work with residential buildings, manage property portfolios, own flats in a higher-risk building, or need to satisfy lender requirements, you have probably come across the term FRAEW.
What is Awaab’s Law? Updated Guide for Social and Private Landlords
What Is a Fire Strategy? A Complete Guide
Fire safety now sits at the centre of building design, planning approval, construction and long-term building management.
What Are the Requirements for a Fire Risk Assessment?
If you manage, own, lease, or control non-domestic premises in the UK, you are likely under a legal duty to carry out a fire risk assessment.
What is Regulation 38 of the Building Regulations?
Regulation 38 plays a critical role in fire safety compliance across England and Wales. Yet many building owners, developers, contractors, and facilities managers still ask the same question: what is Regulation 38 and why does it matter?
Damp and Mould Surveys for Housing Disrepair Claims
Damp and mould surveys address one of the most common causes of housing disrepair claims across England and Wales.
What is a Party Wall Act Fence and Why It Matters
If you own property in England or Wales, there is a good chance you will eventually deal with a boundary wall or fence issue. Many homeowners assume every boundary fence automatically falls under the Party Wall etc Act 1996. In reality, the law draws a very important distinction between an ordinary boundary fence and a “party fence wall”.
What’s Included in a Fire Strategy Report?
A fire strategy report is one of the most important documents in the design, approval, and ongoing management of a building.
