by Simple Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’ve started looking around for Party Wall help, you’ve probably noticed the wild spread in quotes. Some firms bill by the hour, others hide extras in the small print, and a few won’t commit to a number at all. At Simple Survey we keep it… simple: clear scope,...
by Simple Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | Article
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is procedural: if the notice is invalid, the clock hasn’t started, rights may not have been engaged, and any “you must reply in 14 days” pressure may be misplaced. The good news? Invalid notices are fixable—and a well-handled reset can...
by Simple Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
You’ve opened the post and found a Party Wall Notice. Now what—consent or dissent? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. The right choice depends on the scope of works, how clearly they’re defined, and how confident you feel about risk, timing, and neighbour...
by Simple Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | Article
Short answer: no. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, each owner has the right to choose their own surveyor, or both owners can jointly agree to use a single Agreed Surveyor. Your neighbour cannot force you to appoint their preferred person, and you don’t need to give...
by Simple Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | Article
Getting the drawings right is one of the easiest ways to keep your Party Wall process smooth and drama-free. Some drawings are legally required with a notice; others aren’t strictly mandated by the Act but are strongly recommended because they remove ambiguity, reduce...
