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...
by Simple Survey | Oct 23, 2025 | Article
Planning a loft, extension or basement and wondering whether you can swing a crane over next-door’s garden or drop a scaffold on their land? Two routes might apply: Licence to Oversail / Scaffold Licence – a private agreement (a licence) for your works or equipment to...
by Simple Survey | Oct 23, 2025 | Article
Short answer: yes—and that’s by design. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, once a dispute has arisen (because your neighbour dissented or didn’t reply within 14 days), Section 10 hands the pen to the appointed surveyor(s). Their statutory job is to determine the...
by Simple Survey | Oct 23, 2025 | Article
When a neighbour consents to your Party Wall notice, there’s nothing more to do. But if they dissent (or don’t reply within 14 days), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires a dispute-resolution route. You have two choices: appoint one “Agreed Surveyor” to act...
