by Simple Survey | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
Thinking about converting your loft? It’s an exciting way to add space and value to your home — but before work begins, you’ll need to consider the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This law sets out the procedures you must follow if your loft conversion involves work on a...
by Simple Survey | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out rules for property owners planning construction work near or on a shared boundary. Its main purpose is to protect both you and your neighbours by requiring notice before work begins and offering a clear process for resolving...
by Simple Survey | Aug 20, 2025 | Article
It’s a fair question. If you’re already paying an architect to design your extension or manage your build, why not have them take care of the party wall agreement too? Sounds like a two-for-one deal, right? Here’s the catch: under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a...
by Simple Survey | Aug 20, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning building work that affects a shared wall or boundary, you’ll likely need to appoint a party wall surveyor under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. But here’s a common question: can your designer step in and act as your surveyor? Let’s break down the...
by Simple Survey | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you share a wall, boundary, or structure with a neighbouring property, a party wall agreement is a vital safeguard. This legal document sets out the rights and responsibilities of each property owner when it comes to building, repairing, or making alterations that...
