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...
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
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...
