by Simple Survey | Oct 29, 2025 | Article
Getting Party Wall Notices right the first time saves months of delay, neighbour friction and wasted fees. Here are the five most common mistakes that render notices invalid—plus the quick fixes to keep your project compliant and moving. 1) Missing drawings on...
by Simple Survey | Oct 27, 2025 | Article
If you’ve dipped a toe into the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you’ll have seen Section 20—the definitions section. Tucked inside is the Act’s definition of a “surveyor”: “…any person not being a party to the matter appointed or selected under section 10 to determine...
by Simple Survey | Oct 27, 2025 | Article
If you’re gearing up for works near a shared wall or boundary, you’ll quickly bump into Section 9 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It’s a short Section with big consequences—especially if anyone mentions rights to light or other easements. Here’s a clear, practical...
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
Most neighbours are surprised to learn the Party Wall Act doesn’t just regulate notices and awards—it also grants temporary access rights over adjoining land so notifiable works can be done safely and properly. That power lives in Section 8. Here’s what you need to...
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...
