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What is an Adjoining Owner Through the Eyes of Act?

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...

Simple Survey Party Wall Surveys

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...

The Simple Guide to all things Party Walls

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....

Party Wall Awards, the Basics

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...

Neighbours’ Party Wall Works

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...