by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Article
Thinking about an extension or other work near a neighbour? If the works could affect a shared wall, boundary or nearby foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 probably applies. The Act isn’t there to block projects—it’s a framework that lets you build while...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Article
Selecting a party wall surveyor isn’t just a box-ticking exercise—it can shape the pace, cost and harmony of your entire project. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 gives surveyors real authority to resolve disputes and set legally binding terms, so the person you appoint...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning works that fall within the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must serve a written Party Wall Notice on every affected Adjoining Owner before starting. The notice triggers a simple, legal process that protects both sides and keeps projects moving. When...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Article
Disagreements do happen—about timings, methods, access, damage, or fees. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 gives owners structured ways to deal with them, but it also limits what you can (and can’t) do. You generally cannot sack your appointed surveyor Section 10(2) is...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Article
If your project could affect a shared structure (a wall, floor/ceiling between flats, or a garden wall on the boundary), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out a simple legal route that protects both you and your neighbour while keeping works moving. What counts as a...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Once a Party Wall Award is agreed, it must be served on the owners “forthwith”— without delay. Here’s how that works in practice and how to avoid timing traps around the 14-day appeal period. Ink, Pen & Paper Historically, service under s.15 meant hard copy...
