by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
Who Is a Party Wall Surveyor? A party wall surveyor is a specialist professional appointed to manage disputes and oversee compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Responsibilities Assessing the proposed works Serving or advising on Party Wall Notices Preparing...
by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
Why Access Is Needed During party wall works, surveyors or builders may require access to adjoining properties to carry out inspections or necessary construction tasks. Legal Basis for Access The Party Wall Act grants limited rights to access neighbours’ properties...
by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
What Happens If Neighbours Don’t Respond? Under the Party Wall Act, if the adjoining owner does not respond within 14 days of receiving a Party Wall Notice, this is legally treated as dissent. Implications of Dissent Dissent triggers the need to appoint one or more...
by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
What Is a Schedule of Condition? A Schedule of Condition is a detailed record of the state of a neighbour’s property (and sometimes your own) before construction work begins. Why It’s Important It provides evidence of any existing damage, helping to avoid disputes...
by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
Overview of Applicability The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to certain types of building work that may affect walls, boundaries, or structures shared with neighbours. Knowing when the Act applies is essential to comply and avoid disputes. Common Scenarios Covered...
by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
Factors Affecting Cost Surveyor fees vary depending on project complexity, location, and whether one or two surveyors are appointed. More complex works require detailed reports and multiple site visits, increasing costs. Typical Fee Ranges For simple projects, costs...
