by Simple Survey | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’ve been involved in a Party Wall dispute, you might have heard references to Magistrates or Magistrates’ Courts—and you’re not alone if you’re unsure what that really means. What Is a Magistrate? A Magistrate (also known as a Justice of the Peace) is a...
by Simple Survey | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you or your neighbour is planning construction work near or on a shared wall (known as a party wall), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires a formal notice—and possibly the involvement of a Party Wall Surveyor. Whether you’re the building owner or the...
by Simple Survey | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you live in a semi-detached or terraced home, you’ll likely encounter the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 when planning home renovations that involve a shared wall, boundary, or nearby excavation. While it might sound complicated, the Act exists to protect both you and...
