How to Create and Serve a Valid Party Wall Notice
How to create and serve a valid party wall notice today we’re going to walk you through how to draft and serve a valid party wall notice, so that you know exactly what’s going on every step of the way. https://youtu.be/26Am0lcxbM0 What Are The Three Types of Party Wall Notices? Under the Party Wall etc […]
Party Wall Act: Damage to a Neighbours Property
Is your neighbour about to start construction works to build a nice new extension, or are you a building owner planning to transform your home? Whatever side of the fence you’re on, you might be a little bit worried about the Party Wall Act and damage to neighbours property. After all, construction is a big, […]
Ex Parte Surveyor Explained: What It Means in a Party Wall Dispute (Party Wall Act 1996)
If you’ve ever been involved in a property dispute, you know how crucial it is to have the right information on your side. Surveyors are the experts who provide that information, helping to sort out property boundaries, ownership, and other important details. But when things get complicated, especially in party wall disputes, you might come […]
The Property Is Changing Ownership During Party Wall Matters
Every now and then someone will come to us with a tricky situation. They’re in the middle of dealing with party wall matters, and now there’s going to be a change of ownership. There’s often a lot of confusion about what should be done, particularly if the adjoining owner is in the process of selling […]
My Neighbour’s Ignoring My Party Wall Notice – What Should I do?
Picture the scene. You’re planning to extend your home. You’ve done all of the legwork, including getting a party wall surveyor to review your drawing, prepare your notices and serve them to your neighbour. You’ve done everything by the book, but you’ve hit a snag. My neighbour’s ignoring my party wall notice. Now what do […]
The Party Wall Act And Damages – What Happens Next?
So your neighbour’s doing building work, and they’ve damaged your property. Construction works can be loud, messy and destructive at times, so accidents can and do happen. The question is, where do you go from there? And more importantly, how do you work out where the fault lies, and who should be responsible for the […]
When Is A Party Wall Not A Party Wall?
Party walls are a very confusing area of property law, and it’s probably one of the most common areas we get questions about. Both building owners and adjoining owners tend to be unsure about what a party wall is and when the party wall act applies. So in this article, we explain exactly what a […]
Security for Expenses – Party Wall
At Harrison Clarke, our team of specialist party wall surveyors are often asked for advice around security for expenses, and how this relates to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Under Section 12 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, adjoining owners can request that the building owner provides security prior to commencing their notifiable […]
Responding to Party Wall Notices – An Adjoining Owner’s Guide
We understand it can be confusing for neighbours when they receive a Party Wall Notice through the post. In this article, we explain how you go about responding to a Party wall Notice and what options are available to you as an Adjoining Owner. https://youtu.be/GD7A22QdBDE Who is an Adjoining Owner? When a Building Owner starts […]
Party Walls – everything you need to know
If you are considering an extension to your property, or any building work that could affect a shared wall or adjoining property, read on for helpful information and guidance about what’s involved.