by Simple Survey | Nov 5, 2025 | Article
Unsure who the “third surveyor” is, what they do, and who pays? Here’s the clear, practical guide you’ve been looking for—grounded in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and real-world practice. 1) When does a third surveyor exist? A third surveyor is always in place on...
by Simple Survey | Nov 3, 2025 | Article
Party wall surveying is a blend of statute, legal procedure, building pathology and—crucially—timing. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is designed to be followed before you start notifiable works. So when a Building Owner asks, “Can you serve a retrospective Party Wall...
by Simple Survey | Nov 3, 2025 | Article
Party Wall Notices can land with a thud—especially if it’s your first brush with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. For a building owner, they may find they’re suddenly fielding questions from the adjoining owner next door. Adjoining owners, the key is to respond...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Article
Finding new cracks, leaks or movement next door to notifiable works is unnerving—but try not to panic. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (and any Award made under it) gives a clear, enforceable framework to sort damage quickly and fairly. Here’s how to use it—without...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Article
First things first: we always recommend getting a qualified party wall surveyor to prepare and serve notices. A Party Wall Notice is a legal document. If it’s invalid, the clock resets, neighbours can challenge it, and your start date can slip. That said, if you’re...
by Simple Survey | Oct 29, 2025 | Article
When you’re eager to get your extension, loft or internal alterations underway, it’s tempting to hope your neighbour will simply “sign it off.” In reality, consents are the exception, not the rule. Most adjoining owners prefer the formal protections of the Party Wall...
