by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
The word “dispute” makes people uneasy. It sounds like conflict, confrontation, and court. In party wall practice, that fear is often misplaced. At Simple Survey, we routinely explain that a party wall “dispute” under the Act is frequently nothing more than a...
by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
At Simple Survey, we see the same pattern repeatedly: the building work is well thought through, the builder is booked, materials are being discussed, and then—almost as an afterthought—party wall is raised. Notice timing is then treated as an inconvenient...
by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
Not every party wall matter is smooth. Most are manageable, but when a neighbour starts work without notice, when allegations of damage appear, or when deadlines are ignored, homeowners can feel exposed. At Simple Survey, our approach is to stay calm, stay procedural,...
by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
Party wall is often spoken about as though it were purely procedural: notices, surveyors, awards. In reality, many party wall disputes are driven by one question: “Who pays?” The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 answers that question through a framework that is sometimes...
by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
Section 10 is the engine room of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It is where the Act moves from “notice and consent” into a structured mechanism that produces a binding outcome when agreement is not available. The crucial mental shift is this: Section 10 is not a sign...
