by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Where an Adjoining Owner suffers loss or damage arising from works within the scope of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and the statutory procedures have been followed, the Act provides a framework for how that damage is to be made good or compensated. Why “procedures...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
When the Building Owner and Adjoining Owner appoint separate surveyors but those surveyors cannot resolve a point, the third surveyor provides the tie-break mechanism under Section 10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Here’s how it works in practice. 1) Selection must...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Background Building Owners Amit and Sonal Patel proposed works subject to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. They appointed Justin Burns as their surveyor. The Adjoining Owners appointed Grant Wright.Principal Awards were made (two by Mr Burns and a Third Surveyor; one ex...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Construction next door can be stressful. Clear rules on when and how noisy work happens make life easier for everyone. This guide explains typical local authority hours, how Party Wall Awards can control the time and manner of notifiable works, who actually enforces...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Section 1 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 deals with new walls at the line of junction (the boundary). There are two common routes: s.1(2): Build astride the boundary (half on each owner’s land) — requires the Adjoining Owner’s written consent. s.1(5): Build a new...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
This guide explains how long Party Wall Notices remain effective, the minimum lead-in periods before works can start, and how to calculate the time limits set by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (“the Act”). 1) Minimum notice periods (before works may begin) The Act sets...
