by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
A party wall is any wall or structure that sits directly on the boundary between two (or more) properties and is shared by the owners. Common examples include: The wall dividing terraced or semi-detached houses Garden boundary walls built astride a property line...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
Type A – Shared Boundary Walls A wall that stands astride the boundary line between two (or more) pieces of land owned by different people. May form part of one building (e.g. terraced houses) May separate two adjoining buildings (e.g. semi-detached homes) May include...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning building works that affect a shared or neighbouring structure, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply. This Act requires you to serve a Party Wall Notice on your neighbours before work begins. There are three main types of notices, each linked to a...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
When properties share a boundary or sit close together, works on one site can affect the other. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out a clear legal framework to ensure neighbours are informed, protected, and given the chance to consent or raise concerns before works...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a legal framework for building works that may affect shared walls, boundary walls, or excavations near neighbouring properties. The purpose of the Act is to allow works to go ahead in a reasonable and considerate way, while...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
At Simple Survey, we often remind clients that the role of a Party Wall Surveyor is clearly defined under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. While the Act provides a framework for resolving disputes about works to shared or adjoining structures, it does not extend to every...
