by Simple Survey | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorised
What is a Party Wall? A party wall is a shared wall or structure that separates two different properties. Common examples include the dividing walls between terraced or semi-detached houses, or garden walls that are built on a boundary line. Under the Party Wall etc....
by Simple Survey | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorised
A Party Wall Award, sometimes called a Party Wall Agreement, is a legally binding document that defines the rights and responsibilities of property owners when building work affects a shared wall, boundary, or structure. It ensures that construction work is carried...
by Simple Survey | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorised
If you’ve been served with a Party Wall Notice for a neighbour’s extension, it’s important to understand the main issues before responding. Disruption and Access Neighbouring party wall works often require access to your property to carry out the notifiable building...
by Simple Survey | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorised
Certain construction activities require compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, as they may affect neighbouring properties. Common works include: Home extensions Loft conversions Chimney removal Basement construction Works to boundary walls Excavations within 3...
by Simple Survey | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorised
Section 2 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out the rules for carrying out work on an existing party wall, party fence wall, or shared structure. It balances the rights of the building owner with the protections for the adjoining owner, ensuring work is completed...
by Simple Survey | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorised
Section 1 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies when a building owner plans to construct a new wall along the boundary (known as the line of junction) between their land and a neighbour’s property. It sets out the legal steps that must be followed, including the...
