by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Article
At Simple Survey, we guide Building Owners through every stage of the Party Wall process. Whether you’re extending your home, constructing close to a boundary, or making alterations to a shared wall, our fixed-fee service provides clarity, legal compliance, and...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Award is a legally binding document created when a neighbour dissents (or fails to respond) to a Party Wall Notice. It sets the framework for works to proceed while protecting both the Building Owner and the Adjoining Owner. What Is a Party Wall Award?...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to houses in England and Wales and is designed to protect the structural integrity of shared walls and neighbouring properties. It sets out when you must notify your neighbours, what agreements are needed, and how disputes should...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
One of the most common questions we are asked is whether a neighbour can refuse a Party Wall Agreement. The short answer is yes — but refusal does not mean your project is stopped. Instead, it triggers a formal dispute resolution process under the Party Wall etc. Act...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning an extension, loft conversion, basement project, or any other structural works near a boundary, you may have a legal duty to serve a Party Wall Notice on your neighbour (the Adjoining Owner). The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is entirely separate from...
