by Simple Survey | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorised
We’ve answered some of the most common questions about the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 below. Do I need a Party Wall Award? A Party Wall Award isn’t always mandatory, but it provides valuable protection for both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners. For the Building...
by Simple Survey | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you are an Adjoining Owner (a neighbour to proposed works) and receive a Party Wall Notice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you have 14 days to respond. During this period, it’s important to carefully consider your options and how best to safeguard your...
by Simple Survey | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
For many property owners, the Party Wall process can feel complicated. With so much conflicting information out there, it’s no surprise that misunderstandings are common. To help you avoid mistakes and costly disputes, we’ve debunked some of the most frequent myths...
by Simple Survey | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
In the early 1990s, Parliament recognised the growing number of neighbourly boundary disputes and introduced the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 to provide a clear framework for resolving them fairly. The Act grants Building Owners (or developers) certain rights to carry out...
by Simple Survey | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’ve been served a Party Wall Notice, it’s important to act quickly. You typically have just 14 days to respond. Failing to do so may allow your neighbour’s surveyor to be appointed on your behalf. To avoid unnecessary complications or costs, get in touch with us...
by Simple Survey | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
A party wall is a wall shared by two adjoining properties, even if it stands entirely on the land of one owner. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 also covers other party structures, such as floors separating flats, and party fence walls, such as boundary walls that...
