by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’ve received a Party Wall Notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you have three ways to respond. Think of them as green, amber, and red—each perfectly valid, just different levels of formality and protection. ✅ GREEN — Consent You consent in writing and the...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, response periods are fixed in law so the process moves fairly and efficiently. Here are the key clocks to watch. 1) Initial Party Wall Notice — 14 days From the day the Adjoining Owner receives the notice, they have 14 days to reply...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re the Building Owner planning works that could affect a shared wall, boundary, or nearby structure, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 likely applies. Serving the correct notices early keeps your project lawful, reduces friction, and protects both properties. What...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Section 12 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 allows either neighbour to require Security for Expenses before notifiable works begin. In plain terms, it’s money held on account to cover foreseeable damage and urgent protection/support measures if something goes wrong...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Under Section 11(11) of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, if an Adjoining Owner later makes use of work that was originally built and paid for solely by the Building Owner, the Adjoining Owner must pay a due (fair) proportion of the cost of that work. Crucially, the Act...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Yes. If your works fall within the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you have a statutory duty to serve a written Party Wall Notice on every affected neighbour (the Adjoining Owner) before you start. Failing to do so risks court action (injunctions), delay, and additional...
