by Simple Survey | Aug 22, 2025 | Article
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that under the Party Wall Act 1996, they may have to pay their neighbour for making use of existing structures. These payments are known as enclosure costs. Below, we break down what they are, when they apply, and how they’re...
by Simple Survey | Aug 22, 2025 | Article
When building works affect shared walls or boundaries, understanding the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is vital. One of its most important – and sometimes misunderstood – sections is Section 8: Rights of Entry. This sets out when and how a building owner can legally enter...
by Simple Survey | Aug 22, 2025 | Article
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out the rights and responsibilities of property owners when works affect shared walls, boundaries, or neighbouring structures. One key but often overlooked feature of the Act is the counter notice – covered under Section 4. In this...
by Simple Survey | Aug 21, 2025 | Article
In today’s article, we’re diving into a scenario that, unfortunately, is not as rare as we’d like it to be: when a building owner begins party wall works without serving the necessary party wall notice to the adjoining property owner. This situation...
by Simple Survey | Aug 21, 2025 | Article
Appealing a Party Wall Award may sound like a straightforward way to challenge an unfair decision, but the reality is very different. Appeals are complex, time-consuming, and extremely costly. Before you consider this route, it’s essential to understand both the risks...
by Simple Survey | Aug 20, 2025 | Article
Thinking about removing a chimney breast from your property? It’s a big structural job — and depending on your circumstances, you may need a Party Wall Agreement before you begin. This guide explains when the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies, why an agreement matters,...
