Trojan Hussar wrote:

We have no particular objection to the extension itself, we have been
good neighbours and know they have been waiting a long time for the
extra space and facilities for their disabled son. However we do feel
that there should be some recompense for the potential loss in value to
our property. I have written back to the surveyor and asked him to
address the issues he was originally asked to look into.

I very much doubt you will be able to get any compensation in this
situation. Even assuming you could, who would you expect to pay it? I
would not have thought that entering into litigation with the neighbours
was going to do anyone any favours.

It is also questionable that it will have any effect on the property
value. I appreciate that it will "feel" devalued to you (initially at
least) since you had the pleasure of experiencing it with more light
etc. But in absolute terms it is unlikely to actually lower the price
any. After all you still bought the place even though you knew that the
building was likely.

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Cheers,

John.

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