by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Award is often misunderstood as “the thing you have to do because your neighbour is being awkward.” At Simple Survey, we see it differently. An Award is the Act’s method of turning uncertainty into a controlled framework. And that framework is as valuable...
by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
At Simple Survey, we do not treat a Party Wall Notice as a box-ticking exercise. Yes, it is a statutory document. But in practice it is also a signal—one that tells an adjoining owner whether you are organised, transparent, and likely to run a controlled project. That...
by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
How long does a Party Wall Notice take?The statutory timetable depends on the type of notifiable work and whether written consent is received. The practical timeline also depends on how quickly the adjoining owner responds. Can I start work once I serve a notice?Not...
by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
Bias is a fear. What matters is behaviour you can observe. What impartial behaviour looks like Clear explanations for decisions Similar responsiveness to both owners Corrections of factual errors when raised A consistent approach to reasonableness and proportionality...
by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
“Cheapest” is not a headline fee. It is the total cost to reach a lawful outcome. The three common pricing models (and the traps) Low fixed fee + lots of chargeable extrasTrap: every letter becomes an invoice. Hourly rate from day oneTrap: you cannot predict the final...
by Simple Survey | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
Security for expenses should be treated as risk control, not a punishment. When security is commonly reasonable High-value or complex works Real risk the works may stop mid-way Legitimate concern about funding or completion Material exposure to the adjoining owner if...
