Zaeem Chaudhary
06/15/2026
Zaeem Chaudhary MCIAT is our Creative Director and Senior Architectural Technologist, with over 12 years of experience delivering complex projects since 2012. His technical expertise and leadership ensure every project meets the highest professional standards.
Party Wall Notice Timescales
At a Glance
Under the Party Wall Act 1996, you must serve a party structure notice or line of junction notice at least two months before starting work on or near a party wall, shared wall, or boundary, while a notice of adjacent excavation requires just 14 days. Your neighbour then has 14 days to respond — if they don't reply, they're treated as having dissented, which means surveyors must be appointed to prepare a party wall award before work can begin. If they consent, you can proceed once the notice period has passed.
What You’ll Find Here
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Jun
03
2026
No Party wall agreement
Victorian terraced houses with shared party walls, illustrating the risks and responsibilities of carrying out building work with no party...
May
08
2026
What is a party wall
Know the difference between a party wall and a boundary wall before building near a shared boundary, and avoid delays, disputes, and legal...
Apr
22
2026
Party Wall Award Costs
Party wall award costs in London range from £700 to £2,000. Fixed fees, enclosure costs with a worked example, and advice on keeping costs...
Apr
17
2026
Neighbour started work without party wall agreement
Neighbour started building work without serving a party wall notice? You have legal rights. Here’s what to do, from appointing a...
Apr
01
2026
Party wall agreement
A party wall agreement is required under the Party Wall Act 1996 before starting work on shared walls or boundaries. Here’s what it...
Mar
08
2026
schedule of condition party wall
A schedule of condition records the state of a neighbouring property before building works begin. It protects both parties and forms part...
Jan
05
2026
What You Need to Know About Party Wall Disputes
Neighbour refused party wall consent? Under the Party Wall Act 1996 a surveyor must be appointed within 14 days. Here’s what happens...
Nov
10
2025
Party Wall Agreement for Loft Conversion: A Detailed Guide
Planning a loft conversion? Most projects need a party wall agreement if the work affects a shared wall, chimney, or boundary. This guide...
Oct
28
2025
Party Wall Agreements for Basement Conversions: Complete Party Wall Act Guide
A basement conversion almost always triggers party wall agreements. Excavation, underpinning, and structural changes can affect adjoining...
Oct
09
2025
Is Hiring a Party Wall Surveyor Worth It?
Unsure if hiring a party wall surveyor is worth it? This guide explains when you need one, how they protect you from disputes, unexpected...