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This article will look at party wall surveyor fees. Generally speaking, the cost of engaging a party wall surveyor typically varies from £120.00 to £350.00 per hour or a total of £800.00 to £2,500.00 as a total figure. The exact fee will depend on factors such as;...

In this article, we will be assessing whether your neighbour’s works are notifiable in accordance with the Act. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is a law that provides a framework for resolving disputes between neighbours over party wall issues, such as building...

Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a third party wall surveyor is selected by the two surveyors representing the respective owners whom are a party to the party wall dispute. In other words, the building owner’s party wall surveyor and the adjoining owner’s party...

In this article, we are going to be discussing whether your neighbour (the building owner) would have to notify you (the adjoining owner) via a Party Wall Notice if they are planning on building a rear extension. This article is written for adjoining owners who...

In this article, we are going to be taking a look at the steps you can undertake to ensure that can avoid typical Party Wall problems that can often arise with your neighbour. This article will offer advice to both building owners and adjoining owners. The following...

In this article, we are going to be looks at the ins and outs of an Agreed Surveyor appointment. An Agreed Surveyor is a single party wall surveyor that will act on behalf of both the building owner and the adjoining owner, resolving the Act’s dispute. This isn’t a...

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 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...

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...