by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
Appointing one “Agreed Surveyor” (jointly by both owners) is often billed as the fastest, cheapest way to resolve a Party Wall dispute under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Sometimes, it absolutely is. But “one surveyor for both sides” isn’t a magic bullet—and in...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning works that fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the very first legal step is service of a valid Party Wall Notice. Here’s the blunt truth: verbal notices don’t count. A quick chat over the fence is great neighbourliness, but it does not start...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
When a Party Wall Notice is met with silence, projects can stall and tempers can fray. The good news? The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 anticipates non-responses and provides a clear route forward. This FAQ explains exactly what happens next, who does what, and how to keep...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
When works fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, access is often the make-or-break issue. Scaffolds, flashing into a neighbour’s wall, raising or repairing a party fence wall, or excavation close to a structure—all can require stepping onto the adjoining land....
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
Under Section 10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, two appointed surveyors must “forthwith” select a Third Surveyor. Most files never need them. But when negotiations stall—or a narrow point of law or procedure needs a definitive answer—the Third Surveyor is the...
by Simple Survey | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
Great party wall surveying isn’t just about quoting the Act. It’s the craft of converting potential flashpoints into clear, fair, and actionable agreements—so projects can move forward without unnecessary friction. The “art” sits where law, construction, and people...
