by Simple Survey | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is statute: you can’t skip it, fudge it, or “sort it later.” If your works are notifiable, a Party Wall Notice must be served correctly and on time. To make the process less mysterious, here’s a plain-English breakdown of what a Party Wall...
by Simple Survey | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorised
If this is your first extension, loft conversion or basement dig, Party Wall fees can feel like a curveball you didn’t price in. But here’s the truth: the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is statutory—you can’t skip it, “work around” it, or sort it later. What you can do is...
by Simple Survey | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorised
You’ve chosen your party wall surveyor and signed the appointment. Great start. The next 48–72 hours set the tone for speed, cost, and neighbour relations. Here’s how to onboard your surveyor so they can move fast, serve valid notices first time, and keep everyone...
by Simple Survey | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorised
Party Wall costs can feel like an unexpected add-on to your build. Add a few flats above, a freeholder, or two side neighbours and the numbers can snowball fast. The good news: with the right plan (and the right surveyor) you can keep fees clear, contained and...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
Most owners don’t realise a fundamental flaw in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996: the Act’s definition of a “surveyor” is so loose that almost anyone can call themselves a party wall surveyor. There’s no built-in requirement for qualification, experience or insurance....
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
You’ve been served a Section 1(2) notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996: your neighbour (the Building Owner) wants to build a party wall astride the boundary line—a true, shared party wall. The first thing to know is you don’t have to agree. You’re entitled to...
