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Services for the Legal Profession
Brian Eyley Partnership (B E P) provides a number of services which are of particular interest to Solicitors, other members of the legal profession and to their clients, including Expert Witness work, Dilapidations claims, schedules of condition and condition surveys.
Dilapidations
Acting for the Lessor, Schedules of Dilapidation are prepared and priced for serving on the Lessee by the Solicitor. Later, the work carried out by the Lessee is checked, or alternatively the amount of damage negotiated with the Lessee's representative. If necessary, a Specification of Works can be prepared, tenders obtained and the repair works undertaken under our control.
Acting for the Lessee, a check is made on the Lessor's schedule to ensure
that there are no spurious claims and to identify high costs capable of reduction.
Negotiations are carried out with the Lessor's
Surveyor to reduce the amount of work or damages.
In cases of disagreement or matters of law, we like to work as a team with the Solicitor and, if matters are not resolved we give evidence in Court or at an Arbitration.
Schedules of Condition
A schedule detailing the condition of a building at the commencement of the lease is prepared in detail to avoid future disagreements.
Again, we liaise closely with the Solicitor involved to ensure that the content of the Schedule is appropriate considering the repairing covenants of the lease.
Condition Surveys
Non residential
We undertake condition surveys of all building types and sizes including major commercial, industrial and retail premises. Investigations of major defects can also be undertaken liaising with specialist or testing laboratories as required. Reports can be provided for many different purposes including condition assessment prior to purchase or lease, major defect investigation, litigation or to support a feasibility study to establish alternative future uses.
Residential
Structural surveys of dwelling houses and other residential buildings are be undertaken.
Charities and Housing Associations
Feasibility studies for purchase, rehabilitation, conversion or redevelopment are undertaken. Subsequent work can include the design, specification and monitoring of the building works in accordance with the Housing Corporation's requirements or other similar advice.
Building Litigation
Brian Eyley acts as an expert witness in building litigation cases. Construction defects are investigated and analysed for material and workmanship defects, any necessary specialist tests are arranged, remedial works specified and costs assessed. Often, the repairs are implemented under his control. He is also able to assist with the preparation of Scott Schedules and will prepare reports and Proofs of Evidence as needed. Expert Evidence can be given in court if the matter is not settled in the preliminary stages.
Please download the further information and legal c.v. below
Expert Determination
Brian Eyley acts in the capacity of Expert when he is appointed by the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to settle disputes between parties involving building construction or costs.
Downloads
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Practice Information Brochure (27kb)
Brian Eyley Litigation C.V. (24kb)
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Other Services
The following services are also available:
 | Architectural design of new buildings/feasibility studies |
| Architectural design of alteration and refurbishment works |
| Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) |
| Specification of alteration and repair work |
| Management of building contracts |
| Building cost advice |
| Settlement of Final Accounts |
| Development Cash Flow analysis |
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