by Simple Survey | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Award (sometimes called a “party wall agreement”) is a legally binding decision made under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. When a neighbour’s building works are not consented to, the Act’s dispute-resolution process is triggered and the appointed...
by Simple Survey | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorised
Receiving a Party Wall Notice isn’t optional admin—it’s a formal step under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 that requires a written reply. Your response determines what happens next, who gets involved, and how much control you keep over the process. Here’s the clear,...
by Simple Survey | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorised
When a Party Wall Notice lands, the clock starts. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets clear, legally binding deadlines so projects don’t drift and both neighbours have a fair window to consider what’s proposed. Here’s the simple, no-nonsense breakdown. The first...
by Simple Survey | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorised
Short answer: anyone who isn’t one of the owners involved can be appointed as a “surveyor” under Section 10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Practical answer: you’ll want someone competent, impartial and insured—because poor advice costs far more than a fair fee. The...
by Simple Survey | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorised
Yes—you’re allowed to serve your own Party Wall notice. The law doesn’t force you to use a surveyor just to notify neighbours. But a notice is still a legal document: get the content, timing, or service wrong and you risk delays, invalid paperwork, or avoidable...
by Simple Survey | Oct 1, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning works that fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, one of the first budget lines you’ll want to understand is your own surveyor’s fee. Below is a clear, no-nonsense guide to typical costs, what drives them up (or down), and how to keep control...
