by Simple Survey | Dec 8, 2025 | Article
If you’re a building owner, serving a Party Wall Notice can feel like just ticking a box. But here’s the reality: an invalid Party Wall Notice is as good as not serving one at all – and that can seriously delay your project. So, what makes a notice invalid? First,...
by Simple Survey | Dec 8, 2025 | Article
If you’ve just discovered that your neighbour’s contractor wants to come onto your land as part of the planned party wall works, your first instinct might be: “Hang on… can they actually do that?” Under the wording of the Party Wall etcetera Act 1996, in short, yes,...
by Simple Survey | Dec 8, 2025 | Article
If you’re planning building works, you might be wondering: “Can my neighbour and I just agree something between ourselves instead of going through surveyors and a Party Wall Award?” Let’s clear this up. Under the Party Wall etcetera Act 1996, a Party Wall Award is a...
by Simple Survey | Dec 2, 2025 | Article
If you’re wondering who actually pays the Party Wall Surveyor fees, you’re not alone – it’s one of the most common questions we get. Here’s the simple answer. Under the Party Wall etcetera Act 1996, the rule is this: The building owner, who is the person doing the...
by Simple Survey | Dec 2, 2025 | Article
I’m going to walk you through how to respond to a Party Wall Notice calmly and correctly. First, don’t ignore it. A Party Wall Notice is a legal document under the Party Wall etcetera Act 1996. As soon as it arrives, check three things: Does it show your correct name...
by Simple Survey | Dec 2, 2025 | Article
One of the little-known procedural aspects within the Party Wall etcetera Act 1996, is that you can’t fire your Party Wall Surveyor. Let’s unpack why and what you can do if you’re unhappy. Under Section 10 of the Act, once a surveyor is appointed, that appointment is...
