Expert advice, guides, and insights on party wall matters from our experienced surveyors. Learn everything you need to know about the Party Wall Act 1996.
Everything you need to know about party wall agreements, from serving notice to completing your building project. Essential reading for London homeowners planning loft conversions, extensions, or basement work.
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Planning a loft conversion? Learn why most loft projects need party wall notices, what the Act requires, and how to ensure your conversion proceeds smoothly without neighbour disputes.
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Basement conversions involve complex party wall procedures. Understand Section 6 excavation rules, the 3-metre and 6-metre guidelines, and why expert surveyors are essential for basement projects.
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Serving a party wall notice correctly is crucial for legal compliance. Learn what information to include, who needs to receive notice, and the statutory timeframes you must follow.
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Your neighbour is planning building work? Understand your rights as an adjoining owner, how to respond to a party wall notice, and why appointing a surveyor protects your property.
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What happens if building work damages your property? Learn about schedules of condition, damage claims, repair rights, and how party wall awards protect adjoining owners.
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Planning a single-storey or two-storey rear extension? Discover when party wall procedures apply, how to handle boundary walls, and tips for maintaining good neighbour relations.
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How much does a party wall surveyor cost? Understand typical fees for different project types, who pays for surveyors, and how to budget for party wall expenses in your building project.
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Schedules of condition provide crucial evidence in party wall matters. Learn what they contain, when they're required, and how they protect both building owners and neighbours.
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Garden walls between properties have specific rules under the Party Wall Act. Understand party fence walls, when you can raise or rebuild them, and how to handle boundary disputes.
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Semi-detached homes have unique party wall considerations. Learn about shared structures, typical building works that trigger the Act, and advice specific to semi-detached properties.
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Party wall awards are legal documents that govern building work. Understand what awards contain, how they're prepared, the surveyor's role, and your rights under an award.
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Selecting the right party wall surveyor is crucial. Learn what qualifications to look for, questions to ask, the difference between agreed surveyors and appointed surveyors, and how to make the best choice.
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Comprehensive guide to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Understand the three sections of the Act, your legal rights and obligations, and how the legislation protects property owners throughout England and Wales.
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Party wall disputes don't have to escalate. Learn about common disagreements, the surveyor's role in resolution, when to appoint a third surveyor, and tips for maintaining good neighbour relations.
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