by Simple Survey | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is a legal requirement, not an option. If you begin notifiable works without following the correct procedure, you could face serious consequences that may delay your project, increase costs, and damage relationships with neighbours. Here...
by Simple Survey | Sep 11, 2025 | Article
When a building project falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, both the building owner and adjoining owner(s) must appoint a surveyor if there is a dispute. In many cases, both parties choose to appoint their own surveyor, but there is another option: appointing a...
by Simple Survey | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is UK legislation designed to manage and prevent disputes between neighbours when construction work affects shared or adjoining walls, boundary lines, or nearby structures. It applies to England and Wales, while Scotland and Northern...
by Simple Survey | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
If your neighbour plans construction that could affect a shared or adjoining wall, they are legally required under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 to serve you with a Party Wall Notice. This gives you advance warning of the works and outlines your rights as the adjoining...
by Simple Survey | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
When planning construction, it’s important to understand when the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies. Certain works involving shared walls, boundary structures, or excavations require a Party Wall Notice to be served on adjoining owners before work can begin. At Simple...
