by Simple Survey | Dec 2, 2025 | Article
Party wall surveyor fees can often be confusing and worrying, but they’re actually governed by some clear principles in the Party Wall etcetera Act 1996. Who pays? In almost all cases, the building owner, who is the person doing the works, pays the reasonable fees of:...
by Simple Survey | Dec 1, 2025 | Article
Over the years, our surveyors have seen the good, the bad and the very ugly when it comes to Party Wall Notices. Too often they’re treated as “just a letter” for a neighbour to sign so the works can start. In reality, a Party Wall Notice is a formal legal document...
by Simple Survey | Nov 26, 2025 | Article
“Party wall surveyor” is one of the most over‑used and misunderstood labels in property. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the term has a very specific legal meaning – but it doesn’t require any qualification, membership, or experience. In other words: Anyone not a...
by Simple Survey | Nov 24, 2025 | Article
Here at Simple Survey, we fully understand that Party Wall matters can be confusing – and nothing creates more confusion than the Party Wall Notice itself. This is the document that: Starts the statutory clock under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 Gives the adjoining...
by Simple Survey | Nov 24, 2025 | Article
Party wall matters have a habit of arriving just when you already feel stretched. As a building owner, you’re juggling designs, planning, budgets and contractors – then you discover there’s a legal process to follow, extra costs to consider and a risk of delay if it’s...
by Simple Survey | Nov 20, 2025 | Article
Many building owners assume that a friendly chat over the fence, a thumbs‑up on WhatsApp, or a quick “sounds fine” on the driveway means their neighbour will happily consent to a Party Wall Notice. In practice, that’s rarely how it plays out. Once neighbours...
