by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning building works close to a neighbour, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can become relevant sooner than you expect. People often assume party wall is “only for shared walls”, but the Act also covers boundary-related building and excavation close to...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
If you are planning building works close to a neighbour—or you have received a notice from next door—the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out a clear process that must be followed in England and Wales. The Act provides a framework for preventing and resolving disputes...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
If you share a wall, floor, ceiling or boundary wall with a neighbour, certain building works can trigger duties under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The Act applies across England and Wales and is designed to enable development while protecting adjoining owners and...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning building works close to a neighbour—or you’ve received a notice from next door—the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can feel more legal than practical. In reality, it is meant to do something quite sensible: facilitate certain building works near...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
Most homeowners only encounter the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 when a project is already gathering pace—drawings are done, builders are booked, and the start date is looming. That’s usually when the awkward question appears: “Do I need to serve a party wall notice?” If...
by Simple Survey | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorised
If you are planning building works—whether a rear extension, loft conversion, basement works, or structural alterations inside a flat—the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply. The Act is a framework for notifying neighbours and concluding matters properly when works...
