by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
When you’re planning building work on or near a shared boundary, a Party Wall Award is essential. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, certain works in England and Wales require a formal agreement to protect everyone’s rights and ensure projects proceed smoothly. What...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
Maximising floor space with an extension is appealing, but the closer you build to your boundary, the more important it is to get the legal and practical details right. Start With the Boundary—Not the Fence Your title deeds set out the legal boundary of your land. The...
by Simple Survey | Sep 19, 2025 | Uncategorised
Planning a loft conversion, extension or basement? If your works touch a shared wall, sit on or near the boundary, or involve deeper excavations close to your neighbour, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is likely to apply. The Act creates a clear, legal pathway that lets...
by Simple Survey | Sep 19, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you or your neighbour are planning a side extension, loft conversion, basement, or structural alterations near the boundary, there’s a good chance the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies. Unknown to some, the Act sets out a simple legal framework that allows building...
by Simple Survey | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorised
For homeowners and developers in England & Wales If you or your neighbour are planning a kitchen extension, loft conversion, basement, or any work close to a shared boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (“the Act”) probably matters to you. Its job is simple: let...
by Simple Survey | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorised
For homeowners and developers in England & Wales Quick note: This guide explains the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 in practical terms. It’s not a substitute for legal advice and it’s separate from planning permission and Building Regulations. Many projects need all...
