by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning building works in England or Wales, one of the first questions you should ask is whether you need a Party Wall Agreement. Understanding when the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies will help you avoid disputes, protect your property, and stay compliant...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a Building Owner is the person (or company) who intends to carry out works on their property that could affect a shared wall, boundary, or neighbouring structure. The Act places clear responsibilities on the Building Owner. These...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Award is a legally binding document created when a neighbour dissents (or fails to respond) to a Party Wall Notice. It sets the framework for works to proceed while protecting both the Building Owner and the Adjoining Owner. What Is a Party Wall Award?...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to houses in England and Wales and is designed to protect the structural integrity of shared walls and neighbouring properties. It sets out when you must notify your neighbours, what agreements are needed, and how disputes should...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
One of the most common questions we are asked is whether a neighbour can refuse a Party Wall Agreement. The short answer is yes — but refusal does not mean your project is stopped. Instead, it triggers a formal dispute resolution process under the Party Wall etc. Act...
by Simple Survey | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’re planning an extension, loft conversion, basement project, or any other structural works near a boundary, you may have a legal duty to serve a Party Wall Notice on your neighbour (the Adjoining Owner). The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is entirely separate from...
