by Simple Survey | Nov 27, 2025 | Uncategorised
So you’ve received a Party Wall Award – and you’re not happy.Maybe you feel it’s unfair, maybe something important is missing, or you’re being told it’s “wrong in law”. The good news: the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 does give you a right of appeal.The bad news: that...
by Simple Survey | Nov 27, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’ve started Googling party wall procedures, you’ve almost certainly come across the phrase “Party Wall Agreement”. Here’s the important bit: There is no such thing as a “Party Wall Agreement” in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.The Act only recognises a Party Wall...
by Simple Survey | Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’ve just discovered there’s a third surveyor named in your Party Wall paperwork, it’s completely normal to feel confused – you’ve already got two surveyors, so why on earth is there a third? You’re not alone. Third surveyors are one of the least understood parts...
by Simple Survey | Nov 26, 2025 | Article
“Party wall surveyor” is one of the most over‑used and misunderstood labels in property. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the term has a very specific legal meaning – but it doesn’t require any qualification, membership, or experience. In other words: Anyone not a...
by Simple Survey | Nov 26, 2025 | Uncategorised
One of the strengths of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is its flexibility – a building owner can serve their own Party Wall Notice. It’s a great way to stay hands‑on, keep initial costs down and move things forward quickly. But there’s a catch. Because the Notice is a...
