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...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Award is the legally binding conclusion of the Act’s dispute process. It sets out exactly how, when and in what manner the notifiable works must be carried out. If the works drift from those conditions—even with the best intentions—you’re likely in breach...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
Getting Party Wall Notices right first time matters. An invalid notice can stall your project, trigger costly re-service, and undermine neighbour confidence. Here are the most common pitfalls we see—and how to avoid them. 1) Serving on the tenant instead of the legal...
by Simple Survey | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can feel like a minefield—especially because anyone can call themselves a “party wall surveyor.” The result? Patchy advice, inflated bills, and avoidable delays. Here’s how to stay compliant and keep costs down without risking invalid...
