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We talk a lot about the Party Wall Act, and when building owners need to provide notice to their neighbours under this slightly complex legislation. But it’s not the easiest of things to understand, which means many people still aren’t sure what notifiable works actually are, let alone when the notices need to be given. […]
When you’re planning out works on your home, one of the big things you’ll want to know is how much it will cost. After all, building works are expensive, and you want to make sure that you aren’t going over your budget. But there are all sorts of places where hidden costs can sneak in, […]
When you’re carrying out building work on your property, there are likely times when you need access to areas that are usually out of reach. Most commonly, access that’s on your neighbour’s land to erect scaffolding. There’s a lot of confusion around access to a neighbour’s property when it comes to the notifiable works under […]
When it comes to party wall issues, the Act is pretty clear about who is allowed to do what. Specifically, the building owner carrying out the works can’t act for themselves in the event of dispute. Instead, they must appoint a surveyor to act on their behalf if an adjoining owner dissents to their party […]
In all our years of surveying, there is one thing that every single client we’ve worked with has talked about as a priority – money. Specifically, not spending too much of it! Whether you’re building an extension or converting your roof space, you need to make sure that you’ve budgeted for everything involved in the […]
When we work with clients whose works are affected by the Party Wall etc Act 1996, they’re usually not too happy about the potential costs they’re now facing. After all, party wall Awards aren’t usually something people want to spend money on, and in the eyes of a building owner, they don’t seem to add […]
Hello, and welcome to another blog about The Party Wall Act! It’s something we come across a lot as Chartered Surveyors, and a lot of homeowners have to interact with it when they want to improve their home. Today we’re specifically looking at appealing a Party Wall Award and Section 10(17) of the Party Wall […]
How to create and serve a valid party wall notice today we’re going to walk you through how to draft and serve a valid party wall notice, so that you know exactly what’s going on every step of the way. https://youtu.be/26Am0lcxbM0 What Are The Three Types of Party Wall Notices? Under the Party Wall etc […]
Is your neighbour about to start construction works to build a nice new extension, or are you a building owner planning to transform your home? Whatever side of the fence you’re on, you might be a little bit worried about the Party Wall Act and damage to neighbours property. After all, construction is a big, […]
If you’ve ever been involved in a property dispute, you know how crucial it is to have the right information on your side. Surveyors are the experts who provide that information, helping to sort out property boundaries, ownership, and other important details. But when things get complicated, especially in party wall disputes, you might come […]
Every now and then someone will come to us with a tricky situation. They’re in the middle of dealing with party wall matters, and now there’s going to be a change of ownership. There’s often a lot of confusion about what should be done, particularly if the adjoining owner is in the process of selling […]
Picture the scene. You’re planning to extend your home. You’ve done all of the legwork, including getting a party wall surveyor to review your drawing, prepare your notices and serve them to your neighbour. You’ve done everything by the book, but you’ve hit a snag. My neighbour’s ignoring my party wall notice. Now what do […]
