Adjoining Garage wall Neighbours may do a conversion

[Stattman]

Dear Forum,

I have lived in my house for around 20 years, and my elderly neighbour recently went into a care home and the house has now being sold.
One of my ex-neighbour's sons suggested that the purchasers may "do something" with the existing garage.

As it happens their garage wall is a party wall forming the boundary to my property and it also provides structural support for my car port. (Included images to show this). So hearing this news caused some alarm given the impact it would have; but I also recognise the purchasers will do whatever it is they want to do to their property.

At this stage, I don't want to get ahead of myself, especially if they are reasonable. But nothing has been mentioned so far and I was thinking to reach out to a local surveyor in commission a contemporary report / record to establish the current state and condition. This report would be on the basis to rely on it later should any damage occur (or where any subsequent repairs fall short of the standard as it is now). I do have Legal Cover for Buildings Insurance but again at this stage it's not appropriate to engage with my insurers.

I would very much appreciate any advice on this. (or if there is an alternative forum to post to)

Kind Regards
Mark

 

[jj4091]

Wait until you get notification from the council that they intend to seek planning permission then you can see detailed plans of what they intend, if anything, to do. No point in jumping the gun and spendind money unnecessaryly