by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Understanding whether your proposed works are notifiable under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, ensures that you are able to correctly serve a Party Wall Notice and ensure that Adjoining Owners receive the correct notice. The Act grants rights under Sections 1, 2, and 6,...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Once you know your works are notifiable under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the next step is working out who must receive notice. Get this wrong and even a perfectly drafted notice can be invalid. Who counts as an “owner”? (Section 20) Under s.20, an owner includes:...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Once you’ve confirmed your works are notifiable under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, the next decision is whether to draft and serve the notices yourself or instruct a surveyor. I’ll keep this balanced. Option A — Do it yourself (DIY) There are reputable templates...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Party wall notices are legal documents, so they must be served correctly. Section 15 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out the permitted methods. 1) Personal service (by hand) Hand delivery is fine only if it’s delivered to the person in question. If no one is...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Silence happens more than you’d think. Owners move without updating the Title, go on extended trips, or simply don’t deal with paperwork. In practice, Party Wall Notices can get a non response. The Act anticipates this—and provides a way to keep your project moving...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
For many Building Owners, the most worrying response to a Party Wall Notice isn’t just a dissent—it’s the Adjoining Owner appointing a separate surveyor. Some projects even get cancelled at this point. That’s understandable—but usually unnecessary. Who’s in control...
