by Simple Survey | Feb 17, 2026 | Articles
Party wall costs feel unpredictable because homeowners confuse “the Act” with “the behaviour around the Act”. The legislation is relatively stable. The variability comes from how the matter is managed: how clear the scope is, how early notices are served, how much...
by Simple Survey | Feb 17, 2026 | Articles
Access is the point where party wall stops feeling like paperwork and starts feeling personal. Gardens, side passages, and private space carry emotional weight. It is entirely normal for adjoining owners to be wary of access—even where the building owner’s works are...
by Simple Survey | Feb 17, 2026 | Articles
“Dispute” is a word that causes homeowners to brace for confrontation. Yet in party wall practice, many disputes are not arguments at all. They are simply the legal consequence of one fact: there is no written consent to proceed in the notifiable categories. At Simple...
by Simple Survey | Feb 17, 2026 | Articles
At Simple Survey, we often meet clients at the same emotional moment: they are about to spend meaningful money on a build, they want control, and then party wall introduces a professional who does not behave like a “normal” consultant. A party wall surveyor is not...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Articles
Non-response is one of the most frustrating parts of party wall. You’ve tried to do the right thing. You’ve served notice. And then… nothing. At Simple Survey, we handle non-response calmly for one reason: the Act anticipates it. Silence isn’t a dead end. It’s a...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Articles
The moment a neighbour doesn’t consent, homeowners often feel like they’ve “lost control.” In reality, the Act provides clear appointment routes—and choosing the right one can make the process faster and calmer. At Simple Survey, we’re big on one thing: use the route...
