by Simple Survey | Oct 24, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning an extension, loft conversion, basement works, or any structural alteration near a boundary, you’ll likely meet the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The first (and most important) step under the Act is serving a Party Wall Notice. This guide explains when...
by Simple Survey | Oct 24, 2025 | Article
When party wall matters move from friendly discussion to formal dispute, most projects run smoothly with either an Agreed Surveyor (one surveyor acting for both owners) or two appointed surveyors (one for each owner). Occasionally, those two surveyors can’t agree on a...
by Simple Survey | Oct 24, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning works near a boundary or shared wall, you’ll quickly hear the term Party Wall Award. Think of the Award as the rulebook that lets your project proceed lawfully and safely while protecting your neighbour’s property. Here’s a clear, no-jargon primer...
by Simple Survey | Oct 24, 2025 | Article
Short answer: yes—if your works are notifiable under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must serve a valid Party Wall Notice even when everyone’s on friendly terms. A friendly nod over the fence is great for neighbourly relations, but it isn’t a substitute for the...
by Simple Survey | Oct 24, 2025 | Article
Contractors are brilliant at building. But when it comes to statutory duties under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, they’re not the decision-maker—the law is. If you’re planning a loft conversion, rear extension, chimney removal, steel beams into a shared wall, or...
by Simple Survey | Oct 23, 2025 | Article
“Right to light” issues and the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 often show up on the same project, but they are wholly separate legal regimes. Mixing them up can cause delay, needless expense, or—worse—an unenforceable outcome. Here’s a clear, practical guide to how they...
