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Woodward Chartered Surveyors

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Batchworth Lock House, 99 Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3
https://www.woodwardsurveyors.co.uk/

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UK Security for Expenses Scheme

Party wall security for expenses, held at the Bank of England and free to both owners.

The scheme

How it works
Scheme rules
Fees
For adjoining owners

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Glossary

Adjoining Owner
Building Owner
Licence to Alter
Owner (Party Wall Act)
Party Wall
Party Wall Act
Party Wall Award
Party Wall Escrow
Security for Expenses
Surveyor
Third Surveyor

Frequently asked questions

Are my Security for Expenses deposits safe?
How much Security For Expenses should I be asked to deposit?
Is Security for Expenses the same as Party Wall Escrow?
What are Party Wall Security for Expenses used for?
What is Party Wall Security for Expenses?

The UK Security for Expenses Scheme is administered by dospay, part of the DOS & Co. group.

Sums held under the scheme are safeguarded at the Bank of England.

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