Part of our 60-second read series! The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is a legal framework in England and Wales designed to prevent and resolve disputes between neighbours when building work affects shared walls, boundary walls, or nearby excavations. If construction works...

This is part of our 60 second read series of articles! The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires that formal Party Wall Notices are served before certain types of construction work can begin. These legal notices ensure that affected neighbours, known as adjoining owners,...

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:...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...