by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning building works near a boundary, or you’ve received a Party Wall Notice from a neighbour, you may need the support of a Party Wall Surveyor. At Simple Survey, we provide expert, impartial advice to help both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
When you serve a Party Wall Notice, your neighbour (the Adjoining Owner) has a legal right to respond. Their decision shapes the next steps in the Party Wall process, so it’s important to understand the three possible outcomes. 1. Consent If your neighbour consents in...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you are planning building works that may affect a shared or neighbouring wall, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires you to serve a valid Party Wall Notice on all affected neighbours before work begins. Notices must be properly prepared and contain the correct...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
What happens if a neighbour simply ignores a Party Wall Notice? It’s a common concern for Building Owners, but the law provides a clear path forward. What Happens If a Notice Is Ignored? If your neighbour doesn’t respond within 14 days, the law treats their silence as...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning construction work, you may have heard the term “party wall notice.” It might sound formal or complicated, but in reality, it’s simply a legal way of notifying your neighbour about building works that could affect a shared wall, boundary, or nearby...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
Serving a Party Wall Notice correctly is the first and most important step in complying with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. A notice that is invalid or missing key information can delay your project, create unnecessary disputes, and even result in expensive legal...
