by Simple Survey | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorised
A party wall is a wall shared between two properties, typically positioned on the boundary line separating them. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 recognises several types of party walls and related structures. Type A Party Wall A Type A Party Wall is a wall that straddles...
by Simple Survey | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Agreement, legally referred to as a Party Wall Award, is a formal document prepared by one or more Party Wall Surveyors when a neighbouring property owner does not consent to a Party Wall Notice. Its purpose is to resolve disputes and establish the...
by Simple Survey | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you are planning alterations or an extension to a residential property, it may be necessary to serve a Party Wall Notice. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out the circumstances in which such notices are required, generally falling into three categories: Works...
by Simple Survey | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorised
Our extensive experience allows us to navigate the process efficiently, helping clients minimise costs, avoid delays, and safeguard their property throughout the course of works. If you have received a Party Wall Notice, we ensure that your neighbour is fully...
by Simple Survey | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorised
Pursuant to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a “surveyor” is defined as an individual who is not directly involved in the proposed building works. Property owners are therefore prohibited from acting on their own behalf in this capacity. However, they may appoint a...
by Simple Survey | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 grants building owners certain rights of access over a neighbour’s land — but these rights are not unlimited. Section 8 sets out two key conditions: The work must fall under the ActAccess is only permitted where the works are those...
