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DELVA PATMAN REDLER LLP is a firm of Chartered Surveyors in London, Liverpool and Bristol. We are renowned specialists in Party Walls, Rights of Light, Daylight/Sunlight and neighbour disputes.

Our North West England Office also provides a range of Occupier Services for clients both regionally and nationally.

WHAT WE DO

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PARTY WALLS

In England and Wales, works to party walls, and excavations close to neighbouring buildings are governed by the Party Wall etc Act 1996. Notice must be served…

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RIGHTS OF LIGHT

An easement that entitles a building to a minimum adequate level of sky visibility. To have a right to light the building must be of sufficient age, or have been granted …

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DAYLIGHT & SUNLIGHT

In central London, and increasingly throughout the country, local planning authorities will not consider a planning application without a report showing…

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OCCUPIER SERVICES

Companies are increasingly recognising the value of improving their facilities and work practices to create more efficient, flexible and stimulating workplaces to …

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BOUNDARY DETERMINATION

As English land registration does not usually record boundaries in detail, it can be difficult to determine the exact line of a boundary when a dispute arises between…

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MEASURED SURVEY

Most successful projects start with an accurate record of existing site conditions. Our in-house measured survey department can deliver a whole range of survey …

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DILAPIDATIONS

The Dilapidations Protocol applies to commercial property in England and Wales. Dilapidations are a deterioration in the physical state of a building from that …

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HIGH HEDGES

The High Hedges legislation in the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 is increasingly being used by local authorities to regulate disputes over hedges blocking light …

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EXPERT WITNESS

The role of an expert witness is an important one, and must be conducted accurately, impartially and professionally. Failure to do so will usually…

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We have been working with DPR for many years. They provide clear concise advice across all aspects of neighbourly matters we have encountered therefore assisting us to maximise the development value

Unite Students
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The advice from DPR breaks down the highly technical and intricate area of neighbourly matters into manageable and understandable avenues of clear guidance.

Geoff Springer • London & Regional
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Alistair Redler and his team are recognised as leading practitioners in the field of neighbourly matters. They are highly experienced and proactive and I am always happy to recommend their services.

Andrew Smith • Child & Child
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WHO WE ARE
Stuart Gray

Stuart Gray

SENIOR PARTNER

Stuart Gray BSc is a Senior Partner.  Stuart first joined the practice in 2000 and has managed our in-house light analysis department for many years, advising and reporting on rights to light, daylight, sunlight and shadow studies.

Rob French

Rob French

SENIOR PARTNER

Rob French BSc(Hons) MSc(Proj Man) FRICS is a Senior Partner, based in our London office and heads our London team of specialist building surveyors.  Rob has a wealth of specialist party wall surveying experience.

Ashley Patience

Ashley Patience

SENIOR PARTNER

Ashley Patience BSc(Hons) MRICS is a Senior Partner based in our London office. He rejoined the practice as a salaried Partner in September 2020 having previously been a member of our team as a graduate surveyor.

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NEWS & PUBLICATIONS

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

We have worked on a wide array of projects from the small bespoke residential developments to the largest commercial developments in the City and so have a huge breadth of knowledge across all sectors of development and construction relating to neighbour law.  Do get in touch if you would like further information on any of our services or if you would like to instruct us to act on your forthcoming project.

CAREERS

Delva Patman Redler LLP opened a third office in the South West in 2021 to continue to extend coverage on national commissions.  We continue to seek exceptional recruits to join our expanding teams in London, the North West and South West.

3D SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN – LONDON OFFICE

MEASURED SURVEYOR – LONDON OFFICE

RIGHTS OF LIGHT ASSISTANT SURVEYOR/SURVEYOR/SENIOR SURVEYOR – LONDON OFFICE

RICS BooksWritten by Alistair Redler, the Practical Neighbour Law Handbook is the first book to take a holistic view of residential property issues and focus on dispute avoidance.

This book is aimed at building professionals dealing with building design and specification and can be used when advising clients on neighbour matters.Written in a jargon free style, full of practical advice, diagrams and cases, the book covers in detail:
– Boundary determination
– Rights of light
– Daylight and sunlight
– Access to neighbouring land
– High hedges
– Party walls

https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Practical_Neighbour_Law_Handbook.html?id=FKPCAAAACAAJ&redir_esc=y

Reviewer: Tim Calloway, Partner, Shakespeares, Sept 21st 2006

Most lawyers groan when a client brings instructions concerning a neighbour dispute. I do not know whether most surveyors would respond similarly, but either way they could usefully turn to a new book “Practical Neighbour Law Handbook” by Alistair Redler, who appears to be well qualified to write on this difficult topic. This is a useful book which I commend to any surveyor practising in this field, and which would no doubt make a good starting point for a lawyer too.

Reviewer: David J Powell FRICS, Nov 20th 2006

At last! A practical book for everyday use that covers all the most frequent causes of neighbour problems (with their remedies) in one handy volume.

RICS Books

This guidance note provides advice to surveyors who accept instructions in circumstances where the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may be relevant. It looks at circumstances where the Act will apply as well as the procedures to be followed where it does. It contains all the specimen forms and letters that are required in this area of work. Alistair Redler was a member of the working group that produced this important guidance note.

https://www.rics.org/profession-standards/rics-standards-and-guidance/sector-standards/building-surveying-standards/party-wall-legislation-and-procedure

RICS Books

This guidance note provides advice to surveyors who accept instructions to advise on daylight, sunlight and shadow calculations for developments. It explains the different types of assessment available, reporting procedures and the roles that the Chartered Surveyor will need to perform.  Alistair Redler was chairman of the working group that produced this guidance note.

College of Estate Management

The aim of this study pack written by Alistair Redler is to explain the scope of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 focusing, in particular, on the role of surveyors acting on behalf of Building Owners and Adjoining Owners. It explains the scope of the Act, the role of the surveyors and the legal basis for the surveyor’s role with practical examples of design details that are contentious and gives an explanation of remedies available when things go wrong.

http://www.ricsbooks.com/productInfo.asp?product_id=7224

Jordan Publishing

The latest edition of the principal legal text book on Party Wall law, written by two leading barristers with Alistair Redler as a contributing author.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Party-Walls-Law-Practice-Bickford-Smith/dp/1784730122