by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Article
First things first: we always recommend getting a qualified party wall surveyor to prepare and serve notices. A Party Wall Notice is a legal document. If it’s invalid, the clock resets, neighbours can challenge it, and your start date can slip. That said, if you’re...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
Getting Party Wall Notices right first time matters. An invalid notice can stall your project, trigger costly re-service, and undermine neighbour confidence. Here are the most common pitfalls we see—and how to avoid them. 1) Serving on the tenant instead of the legal...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can feel like a minefield—especially because anyone can call themselves a “party wall surveyor.” The result? Patchy advice, inflated bills, and avoidable delays. Here’s how to stay compliant and keep costs down without risking invalid...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
When proposed works carry higher-than-usual risk—think deep excavations, basement construction, significant structural alterations, or a building owner with uncertain finances—the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 gives adjoining owners a vital safety net: Security for...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Article
If you’ve navigated the Party Wall process once already, you’ll know it takes planning, diplomacy and a valid legal paper trail. One date that’s easy to overlook: the lifespan of the Party Wall Award. Let’s demystify expiry, what counts as a valid start, and how to...
