by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
Understanding the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can be tricky, especially when Party Wall Awards and communications between surveyors are filled with legal terms and technical expressions. We’ve put together a plain-English glossary of key Party Wall terms – so homeowners,...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
Everything You Need to Know Before Starting Construction Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, if you’re planning certain types of building work near or on a shared boundary, you’re legally required to inform your neighbour(s) in writing. This formal notification...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Article
Many homeowners and landlords are aware of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, often thinking it applies only when physically working on a party wall (like the wall between terraced or semi-detached houses). But the Act casts a wider net than you might expect. What’s the...
by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Article
Adjacent excavation refers to any digging activity close to a neighbouring property, most commonly for laying foundations—whether for new buildings or underpinning existing structures. It can also include excavation for drains or lowering ground levels for...
by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Article
If you’re thinking about converting your loft, don’t pick up a hammer just yet. Before you start, it’s crucial to understand your responsibilities under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996—especially if your plans involve any walls or structures you share with your...
by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Article
When your renovation or extension plans involve walls shared with your neighbours—like the dividing wall between houses, the floors between flats, or even garden boundary walls—you’ll likely fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. That means you’ll need to serve...
