by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Short answer: yes—you can. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 this is called appointing an Agreed Surveyor. Instead of each owner appointing their own surveyor (who then select a third surveyor as a back-stop), both neighbours jointly appoint one impartial surveyor to...
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
And how to avoid them altogether! Most domestic party wall matters are routine—rear extensions, loft steels, short trench-fill foundations. They shouldn’t turn into a legal saga or a four-figure shock. Yet owners still face chunky fees for simple work, slow surveyors...
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Planning an extension, loft conversion or basement in England or Wales? Or has your neighbour started work near your boundary? Here’s a plain-English FAQ that demystifies the Party Wall etc. Act 1996—what triggers it, how to serve notices, who pays what, and how to...
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Short version: If your project touches a shared wall, sits on or near the boundary, or involves nearby excavations, you’ll likely need to serve a Party Wall Notice before work starts. Do it early, do it properly, and you’ll avoid delays, disputes and unexpected costs....
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Short version: If your project touches a shared wall, sits on or near a boundary, or digs close to a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 likely applies. Serve the right notice, allow the legal lead-in time, and you can keep your build moving without...
by Simple Survey | Oct 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Below is a simple, plain-English guide to the most common Party Wall questions—what’s covered, how notices work, timelines, fees, and what to do if things go off-track. What work is covered by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996? The Act applies when you plan to: Build on or...
