by Simple Survey | Oct 6, 2025 | Uncategorised
If your architect, contractor, or planning officer has said you need to serve a Party Wall Notice, take a breath. This is a routine legal step under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 that lets your neighbours know about works that could affect a shared wall, boundary, or...
by Simple Survey | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
When proposed works fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the property carrying out the construction must serve a Party Wall Notice on any affected neighbour. That notice does three things: it identifies the notifiable works, sets the legal timetable, and asks the...
by Simple Survey | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning works that touch a boundary, affect a shared structure, or involve deeper-than-usual foundations, there’s a good chance your project is notifiable under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Serving the correct notices—early, clearly and to the right...
by Simple Survey | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
A party wall notice is the formal trigger for the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 in England and Wales. If your project could affect a shared wall, a boundary wall, or nearby foundations, you’re legally required to notify the neighbouring owner(s) before work starts. Done...
by Simple Survey | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
A party wall surveyor is a specialist who helps neighbours follow (and benefit from) the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 whenever building works could affect a shared or nearby structure—think terraced or semi-detached homes, flats with shared floors/ceilings, garden walls...
by Simple Survey | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is the statutory framework that governs building works in England and Wales which may affect a shared wall, boundary line, or nearby foundations. Its purpose is simple: enable development while protecting neighbours. If your project could...
