by Simple Survey | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Whether you need to serve a Party Wall Notice or you’ve just been handed one, getting this first step right will save time, cost, and stress later. A Party Wall Notice is more than a courtesy letter—it’s a legal instrument that triggers statutory timelines and sets...
by Simple Survey | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
If your Party Wall Award grants access onto a neighbour’s land—or, as an Adjoining Owner, your neighbour’s contractor needs access to yours—this guide explains how to make that access safe, limited, and drama-free. The right of access is powerful, but it’s also...
by Simple Survey | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Whether you’re about to appoint a surveyor, already have one on board, or feel you’re butting heads, this guide will help you turn the relationship into a productive, compliant and cost-sensible partnership. 1) Use your surveyor—talk early, talk often Party wall...
by Simple Survey | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Has a Party Wall Award just landed in your inbox or through the letterbox? Great — that means the “dispute” under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 has been formally resolved and you now have a clear, enforceable roadmap for the works. Below are our Simple Survey tips to...
by Simple Survey | Nov 10, 2025 | Uncategorised
Choose the right option, protect your home, keep the project moving Being served with a Party Wall Notice can feel daunting. The good news: the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 gives you clear, limited choices—and real protection when you use them well. This simple guide...
by Simple Survey | Nov 10, 2025 | Uncategorised
How to tell—quickly and confidently—if the Act applies to you One of the questions we’re asked daily is: “Are my works covered by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996?” Or the flip side: “My neighbour is starting works—are those notifiable to me?” This guide sets out the...
