...’ responses to this. Cites the recent case of Frances Holland School v. Wassef [2001] as demonstrating the consistency of the judicial approach. Discusses issues, raised by the case, relating to ex parte awards and the statutory definition of “owner”. Concludes that surveyors should...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Customer service Awards Property firm short-listed in customer service awards Keywords: Customer service, Awards Property firm Hilbery Chaplin has been short-listed in the Daily Telegraph/Energis Customer Service Awards 2001...

...David Bowden This paper considers the entire process leading to the making of a valid award under section 10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The powers and duties of the appointed surveyors, the validity of their appointment, and the effect of their awards are examined. The validity of some...

..., either via the Act’s appeal mechanisms[6], or on the basis that the surveyors’ award is invalid[7]. However, the presence of the “eminently sensible industrious and co‐operative chap” on the other side gives hope. It all makes one wonder how we managed without the Act with its use of hands...

...Paul Chynoweth Considers the reasons for the invalidity of party wall awards. Examines decided cases under earlier party wall legislation in the context of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Explains invalidity on the basis of an excess of the surveyors’ statutory authority. Defines this authority...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Health and safety Awards National health and safety week Keywords Health and safety, Awards The Health and Safety Executive have announced that 25-30 October 1999 will be this year's National Health and Safety Week. It is the 25th...