Property

Union Road, Bristol, BS2

Services / Projects

Party Wall etc. Act 1996 – Adjoining Owner’s Surveyor Role

Instruction

We were initially appointed as Adjoining Owner’s (AO) Surveyor on behalf of the Freeholder in connection with a proposed development consisting of constructing six new two storey residential properties on land adjacent to our freehold client’s site in Bristol.

We were subsequently appointed as the Adjoining Owner’s Surveyor on behalf of a further 12 leaseholders within the building.  Furthermore, as the Building Owner’s development involved multiple companies, we were required to enter into three separate party wall agreements with each of the companies, resulting in a total of 28no. awards.

We coordinated access and undertook a joint inspection with the Building Owner’s Surveyor to record the schedules of condition for the affected areas, agreed and published the awards allowing the development to proceed whilst ensuring our appointing owners interests were safeguarded.

NICK HERRIDGE

MANAGING DIRECTOR
What led you to this career?
My passion for building started whilst assisting my father on building sites during the school holidays.  I began my professional career as an Architectural Technician predominantly assisting in the conversion of many barns and churches.  This subsequently developed into a professional Building Surveying career within various organisations, leading teams in delivering quality services to clients in varied areas such as the financial, social housing and private high-end residential sectors.
What energises you about working at APA?
Managing my own company allows all sorts of freedoms and opportunities to streamline my expertise and knowledge.   Creating a hardworking but more importantly supportive environment for others to develop and prosper.  I’m able to change and adapt as necessary and this keeps me enthused about the continued development and growth of APA.
What keeps you busy outside of work?
Away from the office, I can often be found either training for, or participating in events such as triathlons and cycling events around Europe, or a leisurely hike in the hills.  I also enjoy a strange gig or ten, art events and a lovely meal in a fine restaurant.