by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
When a property owner (the adjoining owner) receives a party wall notice from their neighbor (the building owner) who plans to undertake construction. There are generally three response options they can consider under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. These response...
by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
A Party Wall Award, also known as a Party Wall Agreement, is a legally binding document that is produced by party wall surveyors in accordance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the building owner (the person...
by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
If you receive a Party Wall Notice from your neighbour who intends to undertake construction work, you are legally obligated to provide a response to the notice. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a governing legislation in the United Kingdom, outlines the...
by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, specific timeframes or response periods are outlined for responding to Party Wall Notices. These timeframes are designed to ensure that the process moves forward efficiently and that both the building owner and the adjoining...
by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
Party wall surveying is an essential aspect of construction and renovation projects that involve shared walls between neighboring properties. This practice ensures that the rights and interests of both property owners are protected throughout the construction...
by matt | Oct 5, 2023 | News
In short, yes, so long as they are not a party to the matter by being either the building owner or adjoining owner. The act’s formal referral is as follows: “surveyor” means any person not being a party to the matter appointed or selected under section 10...
