by Simple Survey | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorised
Starting an extension is exciting, but before any soil is turned, it’s essential to meet your legal obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. One of the most common triggers for serving a Party Wall Notice is foundation work — an area covered in detail by...
by Simple Survey | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning building works on a boundary or shared wall with a neighbour, appointing a skilled Party Wall Surveyor can save you time, money, and unnecessary conflict. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, certain projects require formal procedures to protect both...
by Simple Survey | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
Some Building Owners think they can bypass the Party Wall process — perhaps because they get on well with their neighbours and assume any issues will be “sorted over a cup of tea”. But when it comes to building works, good intentions won’t protect you if things go...
by Simple Survey | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning renovations or an extension that falls under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must serve your adjoining owner with a Party Wall Notice before starting work. Once served, your neighbour can: Consent to the works Dissent, triggering the appointment...
by Simple Survey | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
Choosing to sidestep your legal obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can lead to expensive, stressful, and time-consuming consequences. You risk damaging neighbourly relationships and may find yourself liable not only for repairing damage but also for...
by Simple Survey | Aug 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
Looking for a free party wall agreement template? Want to keep costs down while still staying on the right side of the law under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996? Here’s the truth: there’s no single “off the shelf” Party Wall Award template you can just download and sign....
