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 | Oct 27, 2025 | Article
Section 20 is the glossary of the Party Wall Act. It’s where the Act tells you exactly what it means by “owner”, “party wall”, “party fence wall”, “special foundations” and more. Getting these definitions right is crucial—because whether your works are notifiable, who...
by Simple Survey | Oct 27, 2025 | Article
Section 2 is the workhorse of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. If you’re altering, cutting into, raising, repairing or otherwise working on a shared wall or structure, Section 2 is almost certainly the route you’ll use to notify your neighbour. It covers works to party...
by Simple Survey | Oct 24, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning an extension, loft conversion, basement works or any structural change near a boundary, you’ll likely trigger the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The headline you need to remember is simple: if works are notifiable under the Act, you must serve a valid...
by Simple Survey | Oct 24, 2025 | Article
If you’ve served (or are about to serve) Party Wall Notices and your neighbour doesn’t want a separate surveyor, you may both choose to appoint one impartial professional as an Agreed Surveyor. Done well, it’s the quickest, most cost-effective route to a valid Party...
by Simple Survey | Oct 24, 2025 | Article
When a Building Owner serves a Party Wall Notice, the Adjoining Owner has 14 days to respond. If the response is consent, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 still applies—but in a lighter-touch way. This guide explains what consent really means, how and when an Adjoining...
