by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Article
It’s more common than you think to feel out of sync with your appointed surveyor. Maybe you’re worried they’re leaning the wrong way on access, security for expenses, methodology, or fees. The good news: the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 gives you structured ways to...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Article
Appointing one “Agreed Surveyor” (jointly by both owners) is often billed as the fastest, cheapest way to resolve a Party Wall dispute under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Sometimes, it absolutely is. But “one surveyor for both sides” isn’t a magic bullet—and in...
by Simple Survey | Sep 26, 2025 | Article
Party Wall compliance doesn’t have to be slow, mysterious, or expensive. A Simple Party Wall Agreement (Award) is a clear, proportionate document that authorises the notifiable parts of your project under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, sets practical conditions so the...
by Simple Survey | Sep 25, 2025 | Article
Most party wall matters run smoothly when both surveyors act promptly, proportionately, and within the four corners of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. But every so often, you’ll encounter an adjoining owner’s surveyor who is slow, adversarial, or simply unfamiliar with...
by Simple Survey | Sep 25, 2025 | Article
Introduction Party wall paperwork isn’t just for builders—it can move, stall, or sink a sale. In England and Wales, works affected by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 often leave a paper trail: notices, surveyor appointments, and a party wall Agreement (also called a...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Article
A Party Wall Notice can feel intimidating, especially if it’s your first time seeing one. The letter looks formal, the timelines are tight, and the works next door might sound disruptive. Take a breath—most concerns are predictable and can be handled calmly within the...
