Party Wall Surveyors Can Keep Things Simple

Party wall matters are rarely straightforward. Buildings sit close together, ownership can be layered (leaseholders, freeholders and management companies), and construction space is often tight. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is designed to keep these situations orderly...

No Party Wall Notice Served!? It Happens!

If you believe your neighbour is carrying out notifiable works under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and you have not received a Party Wall Notice, it is sensible to act early—particularly if you have concerns about safety, vibration, or potential damage to your...

Party Wall Consent or Party Wall Dissent?

A neighbour refusing party wall consent can feel like an unexpected roadblock—especially if you’ve already secured planning permission, building control approval, and a contractor start date. In practice, it’s not unusual. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 anticipates that...

Party Wall Access Rights Facts the Simple Way

Section 8 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is the part of the legislation that deals with lawful access onto a neighbour’s land. It exists because some notifiable works cannot be carried out safely or properly without temporary entry onto adjoining land—for example to...