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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Yes, you can serve your own Party Wall notice if you are the property owner or the person responsible for carrying out construction work.  However, it's essential to follow the legal requirements and procedures outlined in party wall legislation.  The exact...