by Simple Survey | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Notice is a formal legal document served under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It informs your neighbour that you intend to carry out works which may affect a shared wall, boundary, or foundations. The Act identifies three main categories of notifiable...
by Simple Survey | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
1. When a Notice is Required Work on shared walls (terraced/semi-detached houses) Work on party structures (shared floors, ceilings, structural elements) Work on shared garden/fence walls Excavation near neighbour’s foundations (3–6 m) Not Required: Minor maintenance...
by Simple Survey | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a clear legal framework to help neighbours manage and resolve disputes concerning shared walls, boundary walls, party structures, and foundations near adjoining properties. It is a nationwide piece of legislation designed to...
by Simple Survey | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
What is a Building Owner? A Building Owner is any property owner (house, flat, commercial premises, or land) who plans to carry out works that fall under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Are You Planning Building Works? If your project involves notifiable works, you must...
by Simple Survey | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
An Adjoining Owner is any person who owns land, a building, or part of a building that shares a boundary with, or is close enough to, a property where building works are taking place. This includes owners of neighbouring houses, flats, or commercial properties that...
by Simple Survey | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
At Simple Survey, all our Party Wall Surveys are carried out by RICS-registered surveyors, ensuring you receive professional, impartial, and high-quality advice. Whether you are a building owner planning works or an adjoining owner affected by works, our surveyors...
