by Simple Survey | Sep 15, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning work on a shared wall, boundary, or close to a neighbour’s property, you may need to follow the Party Wall Act 1996. This law applies in England and Wales and is designed to prevent disputes between neighbours during construction. A party wall...
by Simple Survey | Sep 11, 2025 | Article
When a building project falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, both the building owner and adjoining owner(s) must appoint a surveyor if there is a dispute. In many cases, both parties choose to appoint their own surveyor, but there is another option: appointing a...
by Simple Survey | Sep 8, 2025 | Article
A party wall is a wall shared by two adjoining properties, even if it stands entirely on the land of one owner. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 also covers other party structures, such as floors separating flats, and party fence walls, such as boundary walls that...
by Simple Survey | Sep 5, 2025 | Article
What is a Party Wall Surveyor? A Party Wall Surveyor is an independent professional, appointed under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, to help resolve disputes between property owners when notifiable works are planned. Their role is to make a legally binding decision,...
by Simple Survey | Sep 5, 2025 | Article
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to both residential and commercial properties in England and Wales. Its purpose is to enable development while safeguarding neighbouring buildings against unnecessary risk or damage. When the Act Applies You must comply with the...
by Simple Survey | Sep 5, 2025 | Article
An Adjoining Owner is anyone who owns property neighbouring a Building Owner planning works covered by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This includes not only freeholders but also leaseholders with a tenancy exceeding 12 months. Notices and Responses As an Adjoining...
