by Simple Survey | Oct 1, 2025 | Article
If a Party Wall Notice has landed on your doormat (or inbox), the clock has started. This isn’t junk mail; it’s a legal document under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Handle it well and you’ll protect your property, reduce hassle, and avoid needless cost. Ignore it and...
by Simple Survey | Oct 1, 2025 | Article
Party wall procedures don’t have to be combative, slow or expensive. With clear communication, valid paperwork and proportionate awards, most matters can move from notice to completion without friction. At Simple Survey, we design every step to de-escalate: diagnose...
by Simple Survey | Oct 1, 2025 | Article
When you’re planning building works near a boundary or shared structure, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 introduces a defined process—and with it, defined costs. Budgeting early avoids cash-flow shocks, keeps your programme realistic, and prevents avoidable disputes....
by Simple Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | Article
Even with a clear Act and good intentions, party wall matters can still skid into dispute—often between the party wall surveyors themselves. When that happens, programmes slip, fees swell, and neighbour relations fray. Here are the five flashpoints we see most—plus...
by Simple Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | Article
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is procedural: if the notice is invalid, the clock hasn’t started, rights may not have been engaged, and any “you must reply in 14 days” pressure may be misplaced. The good news? Invalid notices are fixable—and a well-handled reset can...
by Simple Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | Article
Short answer: no. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, each owner has the right to choose their own surveyor, or both owners can jointly agree to use a single Agreed Surveyor. Your neighbour cannot force you to appoint their preferred person, and you don’t need to give...
