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...
by Simple Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | Article
Getting the drawings right is one of the easiest ways to keep your Party Wall process smooth and drama-free. Some drawings are legally required with a notice; others aren’t strictly mandated by the Act but are strongly recommended because they remove ambiguity, reduce...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Article
You’ve got two surveyors appointed, an ongoing dispute, and a third surveyor already selected under Section 10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996—yet nothing comes back when you make a referral. Now what? Good news: the Act anticipated this exact snag. Below is a...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Article
Yes—usually. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the building owner is responsible for loss or damage that results from notifiable works. In many situations the building owner can make good (carry out repairs), and in others the adjoining owner can choose to receive...
