This is part of our 60 second read series of articles! The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to specific construction works that may impact shared walls or nearby structures. If your project involves any of the following, Party Wall procedures must be followed:...
Adjoining Owner Guidance: The Party Wall Act
This is part of our 60 second read series of articles! If your neighbour plans to carry out work affecting: A shared wall, floor, garden wall Excavates within 6 metres of your property Builds near the boundary line The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies. They are...
Building Owner Guidance: The Party Wall Act
This is part of our 60 second read series of articles! If your construction project involves: Work to a party wall, garden wall or a flat’s ceiling or floor Excavation within 6 metres of a neighbouring property Building on or near a boundary The Party Wall etc. Act...
What are Party Wall Surveyors?
This is part of our 60 second read series of articles! A Party Wall Surveyor specialises in resolving disputes under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, which governs building works affecting shared or adjoining structures. Their main role is to ensure the Act is followed,...
Why It Pays to Use a Professional for Party Wall Notices
We also have a YouTube Short on this topic. While it may seem cost-effective to draft your own party wall notice, doing so often leads to unnecessary complications, added expenses, and project delays. Notices found online or supplied by contractors or architects,...
Notice Consent can be changed to Dissent
We also have a short informative video on this case! Onigbanjo v Pearson 2008, provided all important clarity on Party Wall Notice responses and specifically an adjoining owner’s right to dissent to a Notice that they had previously consented to. The case arose when...
Injunction Costs Are Recoverable
We also have a short informative video on this case! Chliaifchtein v Wainbridge Estates Belgravia Ltd 2015, provides a benchmark on an adjoining owner’s injunction cost recovery. This case arose when a building owner was undertaking significant construction works to...
Don’t Ignore The Party Wall Act
We also have a short informative video on this case! Nutt v Podger, provides a clear position on the importance of a building owner adhering the legal procedures set out by the Party Wall etc Act 1996. The case arose when a building owner progressed their notifiable...
No Dispute, No Award
We also have a short informative video on this case! Evans v Paterson 2021, provides all important key commentary on how party wall surveyors have to handle disputes and communication, with their appointing owners. The case arose when an adjoining owner suffered...
Party Wall Surveyors Must Remain Impartial
We have a short 60 second video on this case! Welter v McKeeve 2018, provides all-important commentary on the conduct of a Party Wall Surveyor and their need to act impartially. The case saw a building owner undertaking a basement conversion and making use of the...