Can My Neighbour Ignore Party Wall Notice Procedures?

The focus of this article will be on the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 and more specifically the Party Wall Notice procedures which forms part of the Act’s notification of works requirements. WHAT IS THE PARTY WALL ACT? The Party Wall Act is a framework that is in place to...

Party Wall Procedures 101

Party Wall surveying procedures are designed to manage the rights and responsibilities of property owners when building or making significant alterations to properties in England and Wales. Here’s a general overview of the steps involved with Party Wall Surveying...

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...