by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
If you’ve served a Party Wall Award and now face resistance from a neighbour when trying to complete the work, you’re not alone. Fortunately, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has provisions to deal with precisely this situation. Access Rights Under the Party Wall...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
This is a question we’re often asked by neighbours on either side of the garden fence — especially when builders are booked and work is due to begin within days. You’ve got planning permission. Building control is sorted. And now the Party Wall Award is the final...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
If you’ve just bought a home that’s in need of full refurbishment and your plans include adding a loft pod that encloses onto a raised party wall (parapet), there are a few important considerations to bear in mind — both under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and in...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 does not define what constitutes a “reasonable” surveyor fee, although it does state in Section 10(12) that such fees should be “reasonable and payable by the building owner.” However, the Act remains silent on what those fees might...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is designed to strike a fair balance—allowing building works to move forward while safeguarding the rights of those affected. Section 10(4) is a key provision that demonstrates this balance in action. So, What Does Section 10(4) Actually...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 was introduced by Parliament to regulate specific types of building work that may affect neighbouring structures or land. Its purpose is to ensure that adjoining owners are properly notified and protected before certain works begin. The...
