by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
If your neighbour serves a Party Wall Notice about upcoming construction, you must reply in writing within the statutory timeframe set by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Your options are: 1) Consent If you’re comfortable with the proposals, you may consent in writing....
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
When two properties share a wall or boundary wall, Section 2 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 grants the Building Owner specific rights to carry out works to that party wall or party fence wall (a shared garden wall). These rights go beyond common-law permissions, but...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is the statutory framework for managing building works that could affect shared walls, boundaries, or nearby structures in England and Wales (not just London). It aims to prevent damage, minimise disruption, and provide a fair, structured...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
When both owners appoint their own party wall surveyors, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires those two surveyors to select a Third Surveyor. This creates a ready-made route to resolve disagreements so the process doesn’t stall. Selected vs Appointed: The Key...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
If your neighbour (the Building Owner) serves a Party Wall Notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must decide how to respond. There are three main options—and a fall-back if you don’t reply. 1) Consent (in writing) You can consent if you’re comfortable with...
