Sector Insights: Neighbourly Matters 3/3 - Rights of Light with Dr Peter Defoe & Andrew Thompson #48

Rights of light can be an area of particular complexity when dealing with developments in a commercial or a residential dispute, requiring specialist knowledge and experience to tackle.

Rounding out the run of episodes focusing on neighbourly matters, we hear from Dr Peter Defoe and Andrew Thompson about the several factors that contribute to rights of light issues, how to mitigate these issues before they arise, and advice on gaining experience within this exciting and evolving field.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• How developers can avoid rights of light issues at an early stage
• The legacy behind measurement methods
• Allowing for seasonal changes in light
• Evolution within the rights of light practice
• Advice for young surveyors looking to obtain knowledge and experience in the area