by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Maximising floor space with an extension is appealing, but the closer you build to your boundary, the more important it is to get the legal and practical details right. Start With the Boundary—Not the Fence Your title deeds set out the legal boundary of your land. The...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Article
Lead flashings are a small detail with a big job. They protect your home from water ingress, safeguarding the building fabric and helping you avoid costly repairs. Knowing what they do, who maintains them, and when the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies will keep your...
by Simple Survey | Sep 18, 2025 | Article
Also known (incorrectly) as a “party wall agreement” What is a Party Wall Award? A Party Wall Award is a legally binding document made by party wall surveyor(s) under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It sets out what work can be done, how and when it must be done, and...
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...
