Expert Witness
We are able to advise upon, be involved with mediation, and / or produce expert witness reports, and give expert evidence in Court or Tribunal, in relation to:
- Lease extensions of flats and enfranchisement of blocks of flats, both under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993;
- Enfranchisement of houses under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967; and
- Other property disputes.
The full range of areas of work we cover is summarised lower down this page, together with links to provide fuller details.
We take account of legislation, guidance provided by RICS, codes of practice, and other relevant matters including:
- Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules and accompanying practice direction;
- Guidance for the instruction of experts in civil claims;
- Practice direction on pre-action conduct and code of practice for experts;
- Tribunal procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber) rules;
- Tribunal procedure (Upper Tribunal) rules; and
- RICS practice statement surveyors acting as expert witnesses.
We are Chartered Surveyors, Regulated by RICS, with Registered Valuers that are able to provide Expert Witness Evidence for property disputes.
We are able to become involved in mediation processes.
Lease Extensions and Enfranchisement
We are able to advise upon, and give expert witness evidence at Tribunal for the extension of leases of flats and enfranchisement of houses and blocks of flats. Where there has been negligence, we are able to be involved with mediation, and give evidence in Court.
Negligence - Lease Extension and Enfranchisement
We are able to advise upon, be involved with mediation, and give expert witness evidence at Court or Tribunal for cases concerning negligence relating to lease extension and enfranchisement.
Negligence
We are able to advise upon, be involved with mediation, and give expert witness evidence at Court for cases involving negligence that has led to a loss.
Disturbance
We are able to advise upon, be involved with mediation, and give expert witness evidence at Court or Tribunal for cases involving disturbance that has led to a loss.
Alterations or Additions
We are able to advise upon, be involved with mediation and give expert witness evidence at Court or Tribunal for cases involving alterations or additions.
Misrepresentation
We are able to advise upon, be involved with mediation, and give expert witness evidence at Court or Tribunal for cases involving misrepresentation that has led to a loss.
Breach of Covenant
We are able to advise upon, be involved with mediation, and give expert witness evidence at Court or Tribunal for cases involving breach of covenant that has led to a loss.
Negligent Property Management
We are able to advise upon, be involved with mediation, and give expert witness evidence at Court or Tribunal for cases involving negligent property management that has led to a loss.
Service Charge
We are able to advise upon, be involved with mediation, and give expert witness evidence at Court or Tribunal for cases involving the reasonableness of service charges or negligent service charge management that has led to a loss.
Other Property Disputes
We are able to advise upon, be involved with mediation, and give expert witness evidence at Court or Tribunal for cases involving a wide range of property related disputes that have led to a loss.
Partner Profile
Please click this link for the profile of our partner that advises upon, is involved with mediation, and gives expert witness evidence at Court or Tribunal, for cases involving a wide range of property related negotiations and / or disputes.
Contact Us
Please call or e-mail us to find out how we can advise upon, be involved with mediation, and / or give expert witness evidence at Tribunal for the extension of leases of flats, enfranchisement of blocks of flats and houses, and at Court or Tribunal for a wide range of other property related disputes.
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Please call or e-mail us to find out how we can advise upon, be involved with mediation, and / or give expert witness evidence at Tribunal for the extension of leases of flats, enfranchisement of blocks of flats and houses, and at Court or Tribunal for a wide range of other property related disputes.
