by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Article
If you’ve just discovered you need to deal with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you’re not alone. Most homeowners and small developers meet the Act late in the pre-construction stage—right when momentum matters. This guide gives you a clear, practical overview so you...
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Article
Short version: If your project touches a shared wall, builds on/near a boundary, or digs close to a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 probably applies. That means serving valid notices, allowing time for responses, and—if needed—agreeing an Award...
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning work near a boundary or shared structure, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may require you to serve a Party Wall Notice before you start. This guide explains what a notice is, when you need one, what to include, how neighbours can respond, and the...
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Article
If your neighbour is putting up an extension, converting a loft, or digging new foundations, you may receive a Party Wall Notice. For many homeowners it’s the first time they’ve ever heard of one—let alone what to do next. Here’s a clear, no-nonsense guide to what the...
by Simple Survey | Oct 7, 2025 | Article
“Making Use” is a Party Wall etc. Act 1996 concept that trips up even experienced renovators. In plain English, it applies when a building owner benefits from a wall that the adjoining owner previously built at their own expense—typically by enclosing onto that wall...
by Simple Survey | Oct 7, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning works near a shared wall or boundary, you’ll quickly come across two phrases that sound similar but are worlds apart in law and effect: “Party Wall Agreement” (a colloquial, private document) “Party Wall Award” (a statutory document under the Party...
