by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets the ground rules when building works are planned on or near a shared boundary. If you’re an Adjoining Owner, knowing your rights—and how to use them—helps protect your property and keeps projects neighbourly and compliant. 1) Your...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
A party fence wall is a masonry wall (brick, block, or concrete) that does not form part of a building and sits on land belonging to two different owners. Because it must be masonry, timber fences are not party fence walls. It’s common for the legal boundary to run...
by Simple Survey | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorised
When you’re planning home improvements, getting the legal steps right is just as important as the design. A key piece of legislation in England and Wales is the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Misunderstandings about the Act can cause delays, disputes, and extra cost—so...
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 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...
