Planning building work near a shared wall? You need to know the difference between a party wall and a boundary wall. They look similar but carry very different legal obligations. Getting it wrong can stop your project and land you with legal costs. If you need...
Wondering what a party wall award is going to cost you? The short answer is that fees vary depending on the complexity of your project, how many surveyors are involved, and whether your neighbours cooperate. If you’re unsure whether you need a party wall...
My Neighbour Has Ignored the Party Wall Act: What Can I Do? Has your neighbour started building work without a party wall notice, or have they simply ignored the Party Wall etc. Act 1996? This is more common than you might think, and you do have rights. There are...
If you are planning building work that affects a shared wall, boundary, or the foundations near an adjoining property, you will almost certainly need to engage the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This legislation protects both you and your neighbours by setting out a clear...
Planning building works next to a neighbour? You need to record the condition of their property before work starts. This is called a schedule of condition. It protects both you and your neighbour and without one, any dispute about damage is very hard to resolve. This...
