Section 2 of the Party Wall etc Act 1996

We are going to be discussing section 2 of the Party Wall Etc Act 1996 (the Act) and delving into party wall matters through the eyes of a party wall surveyor, offering you an insight into the intricacies of the Act. SECTION 2 OF THE ACT This section of the Act...

Is a Party Wall Notice a legal requirement?

We are going to be looking at Party Wall Surveying procedures and whether serving a Party Wall Notice is a legal requirement for the building owner. YES, IT IS Simply speaking, yes serving a Party Wall Notice is a legal requirement, if the building...

What is Security for Expenses?

In this article, we will be looking into the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and more specifically, Section 12 of the Act. SECTION 12 OF THE ACT CONFIRMS: An adjoining owner may serve a notice requiring the building owner before he begins any work in the exercise of the...

What is the cost of an Agreed Surveyor?

We are going to be looking at the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 with a particular focus on Agreed Surveyors. If a building owner is planning to undertake construction works that fall within the remit of the Party Wall Act, then they are required to serve Party Wall Notice...