by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
When the Building Owner and Adjoining Owner appoint separate surveyors but those surveyors cannot resolve a point, the third surveyor provides the tie-break mechanism under Section 10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Here’s how it works in practice. 1) Selection must...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
It’s a little-known fact that a building owner’s contractors have rights of access under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Most of the time, access works smoothly with a bit of notice and neighbourly courtesy. But what if the Adjoining Owner refuses, isn’t available, or...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
It’s easy to see the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 as bureaucracy. In reality, the Act was designed to enable well-planned building works while protecting neighbours. Used properly, it gives you rights you wouldn’t otherwise have—and helps you deliver a better project with...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 enables building works that might affect shared structures or neighbouring land to proceed without unnecessary inconvenience to the Adjoining Owner. It does this by setting a simple framework of notice, response, and expert determination....
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Background Building Owners Amit and Sonal Patel proposed works subject to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. They appointed Justin Burns as their surveyor. The Adjoining Owners appointed Grant Wright.Principal Awards were made (two by Mr Burns and a Third Surveyor; one ex...
