The Third Surveyor Governance

Most homeowners think party wall is “about getting permission from the neighbour.” The Third Surveyor mechanism reveals something deeper: party wall is fundamentally a governance system. It anticipates disagreement and builds in a method of resolving it without...

Party Wall Notices Reduce Disputes and Costs

At Simple Survey, we do not treat a Party Wall Notice as a box-ticking exercise. Yes, it is a statutory document. But in practice it is also a signal—one that tells an adjoining owner whether you are organised, transparent, and likely to run a controlled project. That...

This month’s top Party Wall Surveyor FAQs

How long does a Party Wall Notice take?The statutory timetable depends on the type of notifiable work and whether written consent is received. The practical timeline also depends on how quickly the adjoining owner responds. Can I start work once I serve a notice?Not...

Will the Party Wall Surveyor be biased?

Bias is a fear. What matters is behaviour you can observe. What impartial behaviour looks like Clear explanations for decisions Similar responsiveness to both owners Corrections of factual errors when raised A consistent approach to reasonableness and proportionality...