by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
A party wall notice, as stipulated by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, is a formal document served by one property owner to their neighboring property owners, primarily when there are shared or adjoining walls, fences, or boundaries between properties. The Act,...
by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
A party wall surveyor is a professional who specialises in matters pertaining to party walls. A party wall, in this context, denotes a shared wall or structural element that demarcates the boundary between two adjacent properties, such as terraced houses or...
by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
The costs associated with hiring a party wall surveyor are typically the responsibility of the party or parties initiating the construction work that affects a shared party wall or boundary. Here’s a breakdown of who typically pays for a party wall...
by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is a piece of legislation in place in London and Wales that regulates building work that may affect shared walls, boundaries, and structures between neighboring properties. The act was introduced to provide a framework for resolving...
by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a Third Surveyor is a designated surveyor who serves a specific role in the resolution of disputes that may occur during the party wall process. The Act outlines the appointment and responsibilities of a Third Surveyor as...