by Simple Survey | Nov 3, 2025 | Article
Getting the right people notified is the bedrock of a valid Party Wall process. If you miss an owner, the notice can be invalid and your timetable slips. Here’s a clear guide to who counts as an “Owner”, how to serve notice correctly under Section 15, and what...
by Simple Survey | Nov 3, 2025 | Article
Party wall surveying is a blend of statute, legal procedure, building pathology and—crucially—timing. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is designed to be followed before you start notifiable works. So when a Building Owner asks, “Can you serve a retrospective Party Wall...
by Simple Survey | Nov 3, 2025 | Article
Planning a basement extension, rear/side extension, garden room or loft conversion is exciting—you’re finally turning drawings into reality. If you’re tempted to DIY your Party Wall Notice to save time or money, here’s one simple step that dramatically reduces the...
by Simple Survey | Nov 3, 2025 | Article
Party wall third-surveyor referrals can feel daunting for owners and surveyors alike. In most files they’re avoidable with clear communication and pragmatic drafting—yet a small minority genuinely need an independent determination under Section 10. If you do have to...
by Simple Survey | Nov 3, 2025 | Article
Party Wall Notices can land with a thud—especially if it’s your first brush with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. For a building owner, they may find they’re suddenly fielding questions from the adjoining owner next door. Adjoining owners, the key is to respond...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Article
Finding new cracks, leaks or movement next door to notifiable works is unnerving—but try not to panic. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (and any Award made under it) gives a clear, enforceable framework to sort damage quickly and fairly. Here’s how to use it—without...
