by Simple Survey | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
How to Get It Right First Time (and Avoid Costly Delays) Serving your own Party Wall Notice can seem straightforward. Many building owners choose the DIY route to save time or professional fees. However, in 2026, invalid notices remain one of the most common causes of...
by Simple Survey | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
How to Keep Your Neighbour on Side and Your Project Moving If you’re planning building works that fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, how you handle your neighbour can be just as important as the design of your project. In 2026, with tighter build schedules and...
by Simple Survey | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
What Neighbours Need to Know Before Building Work Starts If your neighbour is planning building work near your property, you may receive a Party Wall Notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. For many adjoining owners, this can feel confusing or even...
by Simple Survey | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
So, you’ve found out you need a Party Wall Notice and you’re wondering, “Can I just serve it myself?” Short answer: yes, you can. The Party Wall etcetera Act 1996 allows a building owner to serve their own notice. But before you hit print and pop it through the...
by Simple Survey | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
One of the little-known procedural aspects within the Party Wall etcetera Act 1996, is that you can’t fire your Party Wall Surveyor. Let’s unpack why and what you can do if you’re unhappy. Under Section 10 of the Act, once a surveyor is appointed, that appointment is...
by Simple Survey | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
When a neighbour dissents to a Party Wall Notice, the next big decision is how the dispute will be administered under the Party Wall etcetera Act 1996 and whether this will be by one Agreed Surveyor, or by two separate Party Wall Surveyors. So what is an Agreed...
