by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 was introduced by Parliament to regulate specific types of building work that may affect neighbouring structures or land. Its purpose is to ensure that adjoining owners are properly notified and protected before certain works begin. The...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
Understanding the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can be tricky, especially when Party Wall Awards and communications between surveyors are filled with legal terms and technical expressions. We’ve put together a plain-English glossary of key Party Wall terms – so homeowners,...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
Everything You Need to Know Before Starting Construction Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, if you’re planning certain types of building work near or on a shared boundary, you’re legally required to inform your neighbour(s) in writing. This formal notification...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Navigating the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can be a challenge, especially for those taking on building work for the first time. Increasingly, we’re seeing homeowners attempt to serve their own notices, only to find out later that they’re invalid — causing unnecessary...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Many homeowners and landlords are aware of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, often thinking it applies only when physically working on a party wall (like the wall between terraced or semi-detached houses). But the Act casts a wider net than you might expect. What’s the...
