by Simple Survey | Oct 9, 2025 | Article
When building works take place next door, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is your safety net. If the works were properly notified (and, where required, a Party Wall Award was served), you already have a clear legal route to deal with damage—without having to plunge...
by Simple Survey | Oct 9, 2025 | Article
Changed your design mid-build? Swapped to deeper foundations, added steel into the party wall, or decided to raise the flank wall after all? If the scope of your works changes in a way that brings in new rights under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (or materially alters...
by Simple Survey | Oct 9, 2025 | Article
Once the Party Wall Award is in place and the builders are on site, the goal is simple: get the work done safely, lawfully and with minimum stress for both neighbours. From a surveyor’s perspective, the projects that run smoothly share three habits: report issues...
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Article
When you’re choosing a party wall surveyor, you’ll see post-nominals like MFPWS, AssocRICS, MRICS, and FRICS. They don’t mean the same thing—and they shouldn’t carry the same weight. FPWS vs RICS in one minute FPWS (Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors) is a membership...
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning an extension, loft conversion or new foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may require you to serve Party Wall Notices on your neighbours. Many owners are tempted to DIY this step to “save time and money.” In practice, home-made notices are one...
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Article
Summary: A Party Wall Notice isn’t a threat—it’s a legal heads-up. You now have clear choices, firm time limits, and strong protections under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This guide explains exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to keep control of time and cost....
