by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
One of the most frustrating situations in party wall practice arises when building work begins and the adjoining owner realises that no notice was ever served. There may already be drilling, demolition, scaffolding, excavation, or cracks appearing in plaster. At that...
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Party wall disputes often appear to be about bricks, excavation, dust, or access. In reality, many of the most important arguments begin much earlier, at the point where one owner decides whether to serve notice. That single step has major legal consequences. It does...
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Executive Summary: The Act can allow access onto a neighbour’s land, but only within strict limits. This article explains who can enter, when notice is required, what counts as lawful access, and why overreach turns a legal right into a fresh dispute. Who can enter...
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Executive Summary: Party wall surveyors are not free roaming problem solvers. Their authority comes from the Act, and it is limited. This article explains what creates jurisdiction, how awards can become void, and why staying inside the rules protects both neighbours....
by Simple Survey | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
Executive Summary: If building work begins next door without a proper party wall notice, the statutory process may not be properly engaged and delay can cost you leverage. This article explains why early action matters, what evidence helps, and how injunctions fit...
