by Simple Survey | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
Planning your construction works is an exciting stage. You’ve pictured the new space, had drawings prepared, maybe even secured planning permission or confirmed that your project is permitted development. Then the phrase “Party Wall Notice” appears in an email, on a...
by Simple Survey | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
“Party Wall dispute” sounds dramatic—but under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 it’s simply the formal trigger for bringing in surveyors when an adjoining owner does not consent to a notice. It’s not a neighbourly bust-up; it’s the Act’s way of moving matters into a...
by Simple Survey | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorised
At Simple Survey, we keep the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 clear, calm and constructive. One area that often causes confusion is the “dissent” to a Party Wall Notice. Below we explain exactly what a dissent is, how it arises, and what happens next—without the drama. Two...
by Simple Survey | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorised
Have you been served a Party Wall Award? Maybe your surveyor has just told you one is coming? Here’s a clear, practical explainer so you know exactly what the document does—and how to get the most from it. What is a Party Wall Award? The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets...
by Simple Survey | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re new to party wall matters, the web can feel like wall-to-wall noise. Here’s the clean, professional breakdown of exactly which works fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, what that means for you, and what to do next. The three work categories that trigger...
by Simple Survey | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 looks intimidating at first glance, but compared with many property statutes it’s short, purposeful, and designed to resolve (not inflame) disputes. One of its most forward-thinking features is the built-in dispute-resolution mechanism:...
