by Simple Survey | Sep 18, 2025 | Article
If you or your neighbour plan a kitchen extension, loft conversion, basement or any work close to a shared boundary in England or Wales, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is likely to apply. The Act exists to let well‑designed projects proceed while protecting adjoining...
by Simple Survey | Sep 18, 2025 | Article
A plain‑English guide for homeowners and developers in England & Wales If you or your neighbour are planning a kitchen extension, loft conversion, internal structural changes or a basement, there’s a good chance parts of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 apply. The Act...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Article
How to choose the right response—and protect your property and programme When a Party Wall Notice arrives, you have two clear options: consent or dissent. Neither option stops lawful works; they simply set the level of safeguard and oversight as the project moves...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Article
Starting a project that falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 doesn’t need to be complicated. At Simple Survey, we make the process straightforward and affordable by preparing and serving the correct notices for you—ensuring everything is legally compliant from day...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Article
A Party Wall Agreement—also known as a Party Wall Award—is a legally binding document that sets out the rights and responsibilities of property owners who share a wall, fence, or boundary. This agreement is required when building, altering, or carrying out works that...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Article
When carrying out building works that fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, Building Owners are legally required to serve the correct Party Wall Notice on all affected neighbours (the Adjoining Owners). The Act applies to: New buildings on or at a boundary line...
