Blog – Building Surveyors
What if I fail to comply with the Party Wall Act? Can a Party Wall Notice be served retrospectively?
What if I fail to comply with the Party Wall Act? Can a Party Wall Notice be served retrospectively? It is not in your interests to avoid compliance with the Party Wall Act. Should any damage occur to neighbouring property that can be attributed to the works, it is...
Can a neighbour refuse party wall agreement?
Party Wall Agreements are designed to help you undertake work to your property while protecting the interests of your neighbours. They commonly cover works to shared or boundary walls between semi-detached or terraced houses or floors between flats, as well as work...
What is a Party Wall Agreement?
A Party Wall Agreement relates to a party wall, which is a wall or structure that divides or is shared between two (or more) properties. The ownership of each property usually extends to the centre of the dividing wall. Party Wall Agreements are covered by the Party...
How Much Does a Party Wall Agreement Cost?
How Much Does a Party Wall Agreement cost? The cost of a party wall agreement will depend on the type of project being carried out and the quality of the design information in place. The cost is determined by the surveyors hourly rate and the...
WHEN IS A PARTY WALL AGREEMENT REQUIRED?
WHEN IS A PARTY WALL AGREEMENT REQUIRED? The Party Wall etc Act 1996 provides a procedure to follow when building work is likely to impact the adjoining properties. Work involving alterations to a party wall, excavations close to neighbouring buildings, or new...
How To Reduce Party Wall Costs
How To Reduce Party Wall Costs The cost of a party wall agreement will depend on the type of project being carried out, the quality of the design information in place and the number of surveyors involved. The cost is determined by the surveyors...
Party Wall Surveying London: All You Need To Know
Party Wall Surveying Surrey: All You Need To Know We appreciate people carrying out building works in London have the requirements of The Party Wall Act thrust upon them. We also understand it can be a daunting process for those that have not experienced it before. We...
Can My Neighbour Build On A Boundary Wall?
Party Wall Surveying Surrey: All You Need To Know We appreciate people carrying out building works in Surrey have the requirements of The Party Wall Act thrust upon them. We also understand it can be a daunting process for those that have not experienced it before. We...
Is Your Neighbour Carrying Out Building Work?
Party Wall Surveying Surrey: All You Need To Know We appreciate people carrying out building works in Surrey have the requirements of The Party Wall Act thrust upon them. We also understand it can be a daunting process for those that have not experienced it before. We...
How To Get A Party Wall Agreement?
Before carrying out any work notifiable under The Party Wall Act, the building owner must obtain either: a) The consent of the adjoining owners, or: b) An award (agreement) that sets out the terms under which work can commence. How To Get A Party Wall...
Who Pays For A Party Wall Surveyor?
The Party Wall Act Is Instigated By The Serving Of Notices. If A Dispute Arises Then Both Parties Must Appoint A Surveyor. The Question We Are Asked Most Often Is: Who Pays For A Party Wall Surveyor? It is the responsibility of the building owner (the person carrying...
The Party Wall Act – Who Is Involved? What Do They Do? When Do They Do It?
Who Is Involved? What Do They Do? When Do They Do It? Party Wall who is responsible? How do Party Wall Agreements work? Michael White C.Build.E FCABE FFPWS explains who is involved in the process, their purpose and the responsibilities of their role. ...
Is Your Neighbour Carrying Out Building Work?
Is Your Neighbour Carrying Out Building Work? Michael White C.Build.E FCABE FFPWS, one of our senior surveyors, offers some information and advice to “Adjoining Owners", if neighbour carrying out building work Advice To Adjoining Owners We...
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