by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
When Renovations Trigger the Party Wall Act Even renovation projects can affect party walls or neighbouring structures. Examples include: Removing or altering walls shared with neighbours Installing new beams or supports on party walls Changing floor or ceiling...
by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
What Is a Party Wall Award? A Party Wall Award is a legal document that governs how building work affecting a party wall or boundary should proceed. Types of Party Wall Awards Simple Award: For straightforward works where neighbours consent or minor disputes occur....
by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
What Is an Agreed Surveyor? An agreed surveyor is a single party wall surveyor jointly appointed by both the building owner and the adjoining owner to resolve party wall matters. When Is an Agreed Surveyor Used? If the neighbours do not object to the work but still...
by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
Who Is Liable for Damage? The building owner carrying out the works is generally liable for any damage caused to adjoining properties during construction. Protecting Against Liability Following the Party Wall Act procedures, including serving notices and obtaining...
by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
Common Causes of Delays Delays can occur due to neighbours not responding to notices, disputes requiring surveyor involvement, or unexpected construction challenges. Importance of Serving Notices Early Serving Party Wall Notices well ahead of planned start dates helps...
by Toma | Jun 13, 2025 | Articles
What Is a Schedule of Condition? A Schedule of Condition is a detailed report documenting the current state of adjoining properties before construction work begins. It often includes photographs and written descriptions. Why Is It Important? This report provides...
