You have served the Party Wall notice, discussed the proposed work with your neighbour and perhaps already received a Party Wall Award. Then the structural engineer revises the drawings. The steel beam needs a different bearing position. The foundation depth changes....
Planning structural alterations to a leasehold flat in London can involve more people than you might expect. You may own the lease to your flat, but the building could also have a separate freeholder, a management company and several other leaseholders. If the...
The cost of appointing a party wall surveyor is important when budgeting for an extension, loft conversion, basement or structural alteration. In most cases, the building owner usually pays because they are carrying out and benefiting from the work. However, the...
Key Points The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 sets out specific notice periods that every building owner must follow before starting construction work that affects a shared wall, boundary or neighbouring structure. Getting these timescales right is essential, as serving...
If you have carried out building work that could affect a shared wall or boundary without following the correct process, or your neighbour has started party wall work without serving notice on you, the consequences under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can be serious....
