Client: Private Leaseholder

Architect: Wajid H Bokhari Arb Architect

Synopsis: License to Alter, Premium Residential Property

Full Description: Adamo Estates was instructed to assist in obtaining the freeholders consent. When the client wished to carry out works to their flat there was an obligation to obtain a License to Alter for the works that they were proposing. Due to our experience in these matters we were able to simply and easily obtain the consent for them.

Services provided: 

• Reviewing the Lease to check whether the Works proposed by the Client required Consent from the Freeholder
• Reviewed all Design Information available on the Project, which included Drawings and Structural Appraisal 
• Making contact with the Freeholders and Managing Agent
• Dealing with Information Requests
• Forwarding all Recommendations to the Legal Advisors and assisting in obtaining The License To Alter
• Conducting the Final Inspection and closing the file

Client: High Net-Worth Private Homeowner

Synopsis: Adamo Estates was Instructed to Act in the Capacity of a Boundary Expert Witness  

Full Description: A dispute had arisen in relation to the boundary position when a new section of fence had been erected.

Adamo Estates undertook substantial historic research and carried out a measured survey.

The historic and intrinsic evidence was presented in a report format compliant with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules and presented to the neighbour. The parties were able to use our impartial advice to diffuse the potentiality of a protracted litigation and mutually agreed on a boundary line.

Services provided: 

• Carried Out Measured Site Survey
• Reviewing Land Registry Plans
• Reviewing Ordnance Survey & Historical Plans
• Reviewing Old and Aerial Photographs
• Highlighting Physical Features and Intrinsic Evidence Noted on-Site

Client: Maverstone Properties Limited

Architect: Planning Architecture Limited

Synopsis: Party Wall Services Provided for a Four Storey Development of a Mixed-Use Property.  

Full Description: Adamo Estates initially provided neighbourly matters advice to the client in relation to the demolition and construction access rights, permissive paths and oversailing agreements.

Adamo Estates were successful in obtaining access into the neighbouring land for three months in line with the contractor’s requirements under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 negating the need for the Building Owner to pay compensation to the neighbour for accessing their land to facilitate their development.

Services provided: 

• Ascertain Whether the works were Notifiable under the Party Wall etc Act 1996
• Serving Party Wall Notice
• Serving Access Notice
• Carried out Schedule of Condition
• Served Party Wall Award Agreeing Scaffold Access for Three Months

Client: Varis Investments Limited

Architect: Planning Architecture Limited

Synopsis: Party Wall Services Provided for a Five Storey Development of a Mixed-Use Property to Include Extension and Basement works.

Full Description: The project was located in a prominent location on a High Road.

The proposal consisted of partial demolition of existing building, extensions and façade alterations to create a 5-storey mixed use building providing 7 new self-contained flats.

Adamo Estates liaised with all the neighbours’ appointed surveyors and obtained all Awards whilst liaising with the professional consultants and stakeholders.

Services provided: 

• Undertook Land Registry Searches
• Ascertained Correct Adjoining Owners Affected by the Works
• Served Notices to 3 Adjoining Properties
• Carried out Schedules of Condition
• Liaised with the Advising Engineer and Professional Consultants
• Carried out Interim Inspections to Check Progress of the Works
• Reviewed Information Requests and Design to Manage Expectations of Neighbouring Surveyors

Client: Overseas Private Developer based in Cyprus

Architect: Detail Structural Design 

Synopsis: Party Wall Services Provided for a Two Storey Development of a New Build House To Include Basement Conversion.

Full Description: The project involved a new build of a modern two-storey dwelling with a basement on a pre-existing car park.

Adamo Estates obtained all of the 5 Awards and discharged the Building Owner’s statutory duty under the Party Wall etc Act 1996. Adamo Estates maintained close communication with the stakeholder throughout to ensure the strict deadlines were adhered to.

Services provided: 

• Undertook Land Registry Searches
• Ascertained Correct Adjoining Owners Affected by the Works
• Served Notices to 5 Adjoining Properties
• Carried out Schedules of Condition
• Liaised with the Advising Engineer and Professional Consultants
• Dealt with Security of Expenses Matters
• Arranged Access into Neighbouring Property for Site Investigation Work