by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Once a Party Wall Award is agreed, it must be served on the owners “forthwith”— without delay. Here’s how that works in practice and how to avoid timing traps around the 14-day appeal period. Ink, Pen & Paper Historically, service under s.15 meant hard copy...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Where an Adjoining Owner suffers loss or damage arising from works within the scope of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and the statutory procedures have been followed, the Act provides a framework for how that damage is to be made good or compensated. Why “procedures...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
In the previous post, we reached the stage where the Adjoining Owner has gathered evidence and prepared a damage claim. The next step is to present the claim to the Building Owner with a clear deadline—after which you’ll treat the matter as in dispute. This avoids...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Before notifiable works begin, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires the Building Owner to serve formal notice and either obtain consent or proceed via the Section 10 dispute route. BUT WHAT IF THEY DON’T? Here’s a practical guide to your options—and your limits—when...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Owners often worry when a neighbour appoints a surveyor without a pre-agreed fee. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, that’s perfectly normal—what matters is that the final fee is reasonable. The Legal Backbone (s.10(13)) The Act refers to “reasonable costs.” Who pays...
