by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Award (often called a Party Wall Agreement) is a legally binding document made under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It is produced by the appointed party wall surveyor(s) and sets the rules for how notifiable works will proceed, protecting both the...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Party wall procedures set out how neighbours in England & Wales must notify, agree, and carry out building works that affect shared walls, boundaries, or nearby foundations. Below is the typical sequence. 1) Serve Notice (Building Owner) The Building Owner must...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
If your neighbour is proposing a rear extension, whether they must serve you (the Adjoining Owner) with a Party Wall Notice depends on distance, depth, and what works are planned. Below is a practical guide to when the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England &...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
Party wall issues usually stem from late communication, unclear expectations, or misunderstandings about the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The tips below help both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners steer clear of avoidable friction and keep projects moving. For...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re the Building Owner proposing works that fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must serve a Party Wall Notice on every affected Adjoining Owner. The notice describes the notifiable elements of your project and invites a formal response. How an...
by Simple Survey | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
If your project includes works covered by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must serve a Party Wall Notice on every affected neighbour (the Adjoining Owner). One efficient route through the process is the Agreed Surveyor option—this guide explains when notices are...
