by Simple Survey | Oct 7, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning works near a boundary or to a shared structure, getting the Party Wall notice right is what keeps your project lawful and on track. Below is a concise, corrected guide you can rely on—what a valid notice must include, who must receive it, and when...
by Simple Survey | Oct 6, 2025 | Article
This plain-English guide explains your core rights and duties under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 in England & Wales. It corrects a few common myths (like “you must get your neighbour’s permission”) and sets out the real steps you need to follow so your project can...
by Simple Survey | Oct 6, 2025 | Article
Thinking about a loft, extension or basement? If your plans touch a shared wall, boundary or nearby foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply. Getting the process right protects you legally, keeps neighbours onside, and prevents expensive delays. Here’s...
by Simple Survey | Oct 6, 2025 | Article
Party wall agreements are the backbone of a smooth build when you’re working near shared boundaries in England & Wales. Get them right, and your project moves forward lawfully, neighbour relations stay positive, and costly delays are avoided. Get them wrong, and...
by Simple Survey | Oct 2, 2025 | Article
When proposed works fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the property carrying out the construction must serve a Party Wall Notice on any affected neighbour. That notice does three things: it identifies the notifiable works, sets the legal timetable, and asks the...
by Simple Survey | Oct 2, 2025 | Article
When a valid Party Wall Notice is served and the neighbour doesn’t reply, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has a built-in safety valve to stop your project grinding to a halt. That safety valve is Section 10(4)—the mechanism that allows an appointment to be made on behalf...
