by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 was introduced by Parliament to regulate specific types of building work that may affect neighbouring structures or land. Its purpose is to ensure that adjoining owners are properly notified and protected before certain works begin. The...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Understanding the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can be tricky, especially when Party Wall Awards and communications between surveyors are filled with legal terms and technical expressions. We’ve put together a plain-English glossary of key Party Wall terms – so homeowners,...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Navigating the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can be a challenge, especially for those taking on building work for the first time. Increasingly, we’re seeing homeowners attempt to serve their own notices, only to find out later that they’re invalid — causing unnecessary...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Many homeowners and landlords are aware of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, often thinking it applies only when physically working on a party wall (like the wall between terraced or semi-detached houses). But the Act casts a wider net than you might expect. What’s the...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning building works — or your neighbour is — the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 might apply. This important piece of legislation requires that adjoining neighbours are formally notified when certain types of construction are proposed. It also gives them the...
by Simple Survey | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
As experienced Party Wall surveyors, we’ve written this guide to clear up some of the most common misunderstandings we hear from building owners and neighbours alike. The Responsibility Lies With the Building Owner If you’re planning work that falls under the...
