by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorised
Boundary works have a habit of becoming disproportionately sensitive. A modest garden wall can generate more tension than a significant internal refurbishment, simply because boundaries feel personal and permanent. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a defined route...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorised
The third surveyor is often discussed with unnecessary drama. In reality, the third surveyor is a sensible statutory safeguard designed to prevent a process from becoming trapped by professional disagreement. Understanding this properly can reduce anxiety for...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorised
The language of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can sound more confrontational than the reality. One of the most misunderstood terms is “dispute”. In everyday conversation, a dispute implies an argument. Under the Act, it can simply mean that written consent has not been...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorised
A party wall notice is only useful if it is valid. That sounds obvious, yet invalid or poorly served notices remain one of the most common reasons projects lose weeks at precisely the wrong moment. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out a formal process. If you do not...
by Simple Survey | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorised
Structural alterations are where the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 most often moves from “background admin” to a genuine project-critical workstream. The reason is straightforward: structural changes can affect shared fabric, and shared fabric tends to trigger...
by Simple Survey | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
Up-to-date guidance to keep your building project lawful, efficient, and neighbour-friendly Party wall matters continue to cause unnecessary delays in building projects, often because they are left too late or misunderstood. As construction methods evolve in 2026, the...
