by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
If you live in a terraced or semi-detached house, or in a flat where floors and walls are shared, you may come across party wall issues when building works are planned next door (or by you). The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out a practical process for certain...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
When homeowners get caught out by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, it’s rarely because the rules are complicated—it’s because the sequence is missed. The quickest way to stay in control is to follow a simple decision path: what work are you doing, which notice applies,...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
If your neighbour is planning building work close to your home—often a loft conversion, structural alteration, or a rear extension—it’s completely normal to worry about your property. Shared walls and nearby foundations can be sensitive, and disruption can feel...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 exists for one reason: some building works can affect a shared structure or a neighbour’s foundations, and those works need a clear legal process so they can proceed properly. The Act places duties on owners to notify neighbours before...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
The core principle of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is straightforward: it enables an owner to carry out certain works to their building while providing protection to neighbours who may be affected. It is not designed to prevent projects—its purpose is to facilitate...
