by Henny | Aug 28, 2019 | The Party Wall Act, Adjoining Owners, Property Owners
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...
by Henny | Jul 12, 2019 | The Party Wall Act, Adjoining Owners, Property Owners
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...
by Henny | Mar 14, 2019 | Adjoining Owners, Property Owners, Ask Mike, General, The Party Wall Act
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...
by Henny | Mar 14, 2019 | General, The Party Wall Act, Adjoining Owners, Property Owners, Ask Mike
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...
by Henny | Jan 31, 2019 | General, The Party Wall Act
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. Find out more...
by chris | Oct 4, 2018 | General, The Party Wall Act
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly The Party Wall Act etc 1996 allows surveyors to act under statute, providing a level of responsibility and professional duty to those that are not required to hold any qualifications, accreditations or specific competencies. Here,...
by chris | Oct 4, 2018 | General, The Party Wall Act, Property Owners
How to serve a Party Wall Notice – What is required of a valid notice? When should they be served and to who? The Party Wall etc Act 1996 allows notices to be served by Building Owners, but it is vital that the notices contain the correct information, are...
by chris | Oct 4, 2018 | General, The Party Wall Act, Careers
What do party wall surveyors actually do and what are the skills required? With the continued growth of urban developments, exposure to the Party Wall Act is becoming ever more relevant to homeowners and construction professionals alike. Our senior party wall...
by chris | Oct 4, 2018 | General, The Party Wall Act
The Party Wall etc Act – Who is involved? What do they do? When do they do it? The process of resolving a dispute under The Party Wall ect Act can involve input from a myriad of people, many of which are operating at the expense of the Building Owner. Here,...
by chris | Sep 13, 2018 | General, The Party Wall Act
The Party Wall Act – A Beginners Guide Michael White C.Build.E FCABE FFPWS, one of our senior surveyors, offers his “beginners guide”. Find out more The Party Wall Act 1996- A Beginners Guide We appreciate that many people wishing to carry out works on their...
