by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Article
A Party Wall Notice can feel intimidating, especially if it’s your first time seeing one. The letter looks formal, the timelines are tight, and the works next door might sound disruptive. Take a breath—most concerns are predictable and can be handled calmly within the...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Thinking about an extension, loft conversion, or digging new foundations? If the works touch a shared wall, boundary, or your neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply. Here are the ten questions we hear most often—answered clearly, without...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Article
Thinking about an extension or other work near a neighbour? If the works could affect a shared wall, boundary or nearby foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 probably applies. The Act isn’t there to block projects—it’s a framework that lets you build while...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Article
Selecting a party wall surveyor isn’t just a box-ticking exercise—it can shape the pace, cost and harmony of your entire project. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 gives surveyors real authority to resolve disputes and set legally binding terms, so the person you appoint...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is designed to facilitate lawful building works while protecting neighbours. Even so, you may disagree with elements of a proposal or how it’s being carried out. Below are proportionate routes—starting with the least combative—to help you...
