by Simple Survey | Aug 29, 2025 | Article
An Adjoining Owner is any person who owns land, a building, or part of a building that shares a boundary with, or is close enough to, a property where building works are taking place. This includes owners of neighbouring houses, flats, or commercial properties that...
by Simple Survey | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
At Simple Survey, all our Party Wall Surveys are carried out by RICS-registered surveyors, ensuring you receive professional, impartial, and high-quality advice. Whether you are a building owner planning works or an adjoining owner affected by works, our surveyors...
by Simple Survey | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
What is a Party Wall? A party wall is a shared wall or structure that separates two different properties. Common examples include the dividing walls between terraced or semi-detached houses, or garden walls that are built on a boundary line. Under the Party Wall etc....
by Simple Survey | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Award, sometimes called a Party Wall Agreement, is a legally binding document that defines the rights and responsibilities of property owners when building work affects a shared wall, boundary, or structure. It ensures that construction work is carried...
by Simple Survey | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’ve been served with a Party Wall Notice for a neighbour’s extension, it’s important to understand the main issues before responding. Disruption and Access Neighbouring party wall works often require access to your property to carry out the notifiable building...