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...
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 7, 2025 | Article
Being served with a Party Wall Notice can feel intimidating. Take a breath. In most cases it’s a routine legal step under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (“the Act”) to let you know that nearby works might affect a shared wall, boundary, or nearby foundations—and to give...
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...
