by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorised
Planning building works that touch or come close to a shared wall or boundary? Then you might need a Party Wall Agreement – a legal safeguard that helps keep you on the right side of the law and your neighbours. Whether it’s a loft conversion, extension, or even...
by Simple Survey | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorised
Planning work near or on a shared wall? Whether it’s an extension, loft conversion or structural alterations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply – and the first step is to serve notice. A Party Wall Notice informs your neighbour (the “adjoining...
by Simple Survey | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorised
Understanding the Party Wall Act 1996: What to Do If Your Neighbour Ignores It The Party Wall Act 1996 is a key piece of UK legislation designed to prevent and resolve disputes between neighbours when building work affects shared walls or boundary structures. Despite...
by Simple Survey | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorised
Below is a summary of the types of work, as listed in Section 2 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, that require a Party Structure Notice to be served: Underpinning, thickening or raising a party wall or party fence wall Repairing, demolishing and rebuilding due to...
by Simple Survey | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorised
Serving a valid Party Wall Notice is the critical first step in engaging the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. 💡 Can You Serve Your Own Party Wall Notice? Yes—you’re entirely within your legal rights to draft and serve your own Party Wall Notices. The Act doesn’t require you...
by Simple Survey | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning building works near or on a shared wall, boundary, or floor between properties, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply—and it’s essential you follow it correctly. 🧱 What Is a Party Wall (and What Isn’t)? A party wall (or party fence wall) is a...
