by Simple Survey | Sep 25, 2025 | Article
Most party wall matters run smoothly when both surveyors act promptly, proportionately, and within the four corners of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. But every so often, you’ll encounter an adjoining owner’s surveyor who is slow, adversarial, or simply unfamiliar with...
by Simple Survey | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorised
Winning a neighbour’s consent under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is the fastest, lowest-cost route to starting your project. While no one can force a consent—and dissent is a perfectly valid choice—there’s plenty you can do to make “yes” the easy answer. Here’s a...
by Simple Survey | Sep 25, 2025 | Article
Introduction Party wall paperwork isn’t just for builders—it can move, stall, or sink a sale. In England and Wales, works affected by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 often leave a paper trail: notices, surveyor appointments, and a party wall Agreement (also called a...
by Simple Survey | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorised
Introduction Party Wall disputes rarely appear out of thin air. They usually stem from the same avoidable mistakes: patchy communication, late or inaccurate notices, and unclear construction details. Getting ahead of these issues isn’t just good manners—it protects...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Serving Party Wall Notices can feel like stepping into a maze of rules, acronyms, and deadlines—right when you’re trying to keep a build on programme and on budget. The good news: most worries are predictable, solvable, and often avoidable with the right approach....